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Q4 2019 Market Update: Is it different this time?

January 14, 2020
We enter the new year—and new decade—with more questions than usual. What has happened to democracy and the rule of law in the U.S.? Is the global alliance of liberal democracies kaput? Do truth and evidence still matter? Are historical… Read More >
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Stop the SEC from undermining shareholder rights

January 7, 2020
Clean Yield is joining with other investors and our friends at Green America to urge the SEC to uphold the shareholder resolution process as it stands. Doing so will ensure that there continues to be a channel for investors, big… Read More >
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Q3 2019 Market Update: Cracks in the Foundation

October 16, 2019
We see cracks developing in the foundation of the bull market in stocks. As we know from the bizarre reality of 2019 life in America, most people believe what they want to believe – and make their own “facts” if… Read More >
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Get in the Loop!

October 16, 2019
At Clean Yield, we love hearing about new sustainability initiatives at companies in our client portfolios. But it’s even more exciting when we see companies collaborating for something bigger. In this case, Unilever, UPS, and Suez are all involved in… Read More >
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Night School: Asset Allocation

October 2, 2019
What Is It? Asset allocation is the mix of different types of investments in a portfolio. It provides risk reduction through diversification and requires initial and ongoing decisions based on an investor’s goals, circumstances, and changing market conditions. It’s the… Read More >
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Fall into Charitable Gifting Season

September 30, 2019
As portfolio managers, we have slightly different seasonal associations than most people. Spring is not just about crocuses and maple syrup; it’s also about getting out tax reports, raising cash for tax payments, and rebalancing portfolios. Summer lends itself to… Read More >
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Clean Yield Supports Global Climate Strike

September 13, 2019
Clean Yield will close its offices from 11:30am to 2:30pm on Friday, September 20th to support the Global Climate Strike and encourage its employees to participate in related events. Our company has long worked toward climate solutions, but we recognize… Read More >
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Q2 2019 Market Update: Beware of the Exhausted Market

August 13, 2019
It’s unavoidable to discuss world events without mentioning the occupant of the Oval Office, the autocrat wannabe. He reportedly is obsessed with the stock market as a measure of his success as president. As such, his media manipulation extends to… Read More >
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Q1 2019 Market Update: Myths Versus Reality

April 12, 2019
We live in a bizarre time when our president, his favorite news source, and his followers all see only their own reality, one that rejects evidence. Let’s face it, we believe what we want to believe. This also applies to… Read More >
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Feeding all the kids

March 12, 2019
Clean Yield donates 1% of revenue each year. Recently, we have tried to be more targeted with our philanthropy, with the goal of moving the needle on an issue: food insecurity – an issue that relates to our investments in… Read More >