How does Hunter Hall implement its Ethical Investment Policy?
The Hunter Hall investment team continually monitors all investments in the Funds. In the event that the activities of an investee company change, or if additional information becomes available such that the investment is considered to breach the Ethical Investment Policy, the investment is disposed of as soon as practicable. When disposing of an asset under such circumstances Hunter Hall endeavours to dispose of the asset for the best price it reasonably can, taking into account liquidity and other market forces. It is possible therefore that disposal of such an investment could extend over a period of time. Investors should be aware that our ethical policy does not restrict investment in businesses engaged in mining, the manufacture or sale of alcohol, or which use animal by-products. We are of the view that mining does not necessarily cause permanent damage to the environment provided that due attention is paid to site remediation, control of contamination, worker safety and the wel
