Investing for Inclusion: A Home Court Advantage
A 288% increase is significant by most standards. In this case, that metric represents viewership of the NCAA women’s championship basketball game in 2024 compared to the viewership in 2022. Nearly 19 million people watched the final game, the most-watched basketball game of professional or college level since 2019. The star of NCAA women’s basketball…
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Our firm was founded in the year 1919, with the aim to professionalize the practice of investment counsel. 1919 Investment Counsel (“1919”) deploys a team of highly-trained, experienced, and ethical advisors, subject to a rigorous standard of conduct. We put the client’s interests before our own, and pledge to provide bespoke advice…
Read MoreOur Approach to Catholic Investing
At 1919, we have more than 50 years of experience managing socially responsive portfolios, including those for Catholic, faith-based investors. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals while staying true to their values and mission. While our work with Catholic individuals and institutions over the last five decades has evolved, it…
Read More1919 SDGs Series: Responsible Production and Consumption
A 1919 Series: The UN Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) Responsible Production and Consumption At 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC (“1919”), our Responsible Investing team seeks investments that not only align with our clients’ financial goals and values, but also have a positive impact on society. This edition of our series on the UN SDGs considers the…
Read MoreESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance Investing?
ESG has become a hot topic for investors. With bold public statements from corporate leaders and well-publicized commitments from numerous financial services firms, ESG is what people are reading and talking about. Some investment products are labeled as “ESG,” and at times, companies are referred to as “ESG companies.” Many companies now reference ESG in…
Read More1919 SDGs Series: Inclusive and Diverse World
A 1919 Series: The UN Sustainable Development Goals Inclusive and Diverse World At 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC (1919), we believe making a positive societal impact can go hand-in-hand with achieving one’s financial goals. One way we measure the social and environmental impact of the investments we make for our clients is the degree to which…
Read More1919 SDGs Series Introduction
A 1919 Series: The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Understanding the SDGs as a framework for impact investors and a roadmap for corporations At 1919, we believe there are opportunities to invest in responsible companies making a positive impact on long-term societal challenges. We have identified key themes or areas of impact: Clean and Accessible…
Read MoreSustainable Finance: Fixed Income Meets Responsible Investing
We continue our series on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related investment topics with this short primer on Sustainable Finance instruments. In prior reports, we have reviewed the meaning of ESG (ESG 101), as well as discussed specific ESG topics such as climate change (Investing and Climate Change). Additionally, we wrote about the energy transition…
Read MoreFirm Profile/Catholic Values Strategy
ABOUT US Founded nearly a century ago, 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC provides customized equity and fixed income strategies for institutions, family offices and high net worth individuals. Our roots date back to 1919 when Scudder Stevens & Clark, our predecessor firm, pioneered the Investment Counsel Industry. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the firm managed approximately $19.3…
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