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The Journal of Finance· 2017Q1

Why Do Investors Hold Socially Responsible Mutual Funds?

Arno Riedl, Paul Smeets

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Investors hold socially responsible mutual funds primarily due to social preferences and a desire for social signaling, not financial motives, as they expect lower returns and pay higher fees for these funds.

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Field: Safety Research

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