investiiteist
Investiiteist is a term used in finance and investment discourse to describe a philosophy or practitioner who seeks to align investment decisions with long-term value creation and social impact. Proponents argue that financial performance and societal outcomes are interdependent, and that responsible stewardship improves risk management and resilience in portfolios.
Etymology and usage are informal; the coinage appears to blend invest with a suffix that suggests a
Principles of investiiteist include a long-term time horizon, rigorous financial analysis, governance and environmental, social, and
Practice and implementation typically involve screening for governance quality and sustainability performance, engaging with companies to
Critics of investiiteism note potential challenges, such as a lack of standardized impact measurement, the possibility
See also: impact investing, socially responsible investing, ESG investing, shareholder activism.