Dopa-mine

Investing in the future is fashionable…you heard it here first. Image: Marine Serre

Put your money where you can see it- in the future.  

Dirty old resources like oil and coal are exactly that, dirty and old and it is not only the Australian stock market that is moving towards a clean, green and ‘be seen’ future- it is also the youth of today, sprouting up with ideas and investment options. The fresh- faced, well intentioned younger population are looking for an opportunity to do good- feel good, as they shift to making more conscious decisions across the board. From buying carbon credits to investing in companies that put the planet first; there is an undeniable correlation between intelligent investing and innate happiness. By actively choosing stocks and making decisions that bring interest and joy, there can be results in not only elevated earnings but an elevated mood.  

Beating the benchmarks

Top ESG-ranked companies recorded better performance than the average S&P 500 company

The formality of making a decision that will return on not only one’s pocket but the longevity of the environment, for example silver, which is heavily used in electric cars and copper, of which 4tonnes is used in producing a single wind turbine; a sense of confidence and empowerment is felt by the investor. When it comes to companies and the market, it is an actual minefield out there- pun very much intended- so it is important to tap into enterprises that hit high on the personal interest radar. Ventures and what one chooses to invest in are very much personal and down to the individual but ensuring personal well-being along with the future of the planet is a resounding aim for all beings…or should be.  

There’s no guarantee that capitalising on a mine will increase your mood but by investing in a safer, greener and more sustainable future, there is enough reason for the serotonin to be a-flowin’.