Just wanted to throw this out there and see what others think.
For mutual fund investors, this might not be a big deal — you’re not directly choosing what stocks to buy. But for those of us who invest in individual stocks, especially in the healthcare space, have you ever felt a bit of a moral or emotional dilemma?
I’m talking about the feeling that you’re profiting from someone else’s sickness, pain or suffering. There’s a common saying in our society — “the money you earn unfairly ends up getting spent at the hospital.”
Has anyone here ever hesitated to invest in hospitals, pharma companies, or insurance firms because of this kind of karmic thinking? Or is it just business, like any other sector?
Curious to hear different perspectives. Anyone else thought about this?