Responsible returns

January 11, 1999

For Americans who invest according to conscience, social resposibility investing (SRI) paid off nicely last year. SRI mutual funds generally invest in stocks of companies that eschew tobacco, gambling, weapons production, and alcohol.

Not only do these funds promote certain values, several delivered some impressive returns.

Fund name 1998 total return

Citizen Index 42.75%

800-223-7010

Citizens Emerging Growth 42.71

800-223-7010

Bridgeway SR 39.11

800-661-3550

Allegiance 36.22

800-385-7003

Citizens Global Equity 32.26

800-223-7010

Calvert Capital Mid Cap 29.35

800-368-2748

Women's Equity 28.80

800-385-7003

Calvert World Values Equity A 16.10

800-368-2748