JCRC: Jewish Community Relations Council

Divest from Terror

What does it mean to "divest from terror"?

Divesting from terror is a strategy used to halt economic support of countries and companies that can be linked to terrorism. Specific examples of divestment include cutting off business activities in or with Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Divesting from terror helps to secure a safe future globally and is especially important for building peace in regions such as the Middle East. Don't let anyone use your money to fund terrorism! Practicing Divestment: Oil from the Middle East

According to the Energy Information Administration: Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government, the following oil companies import oil from the Persian Gulf (the Persian Gulf is defined as Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates):

Companies that import Middle Eastern Oil include:

Another oil company that it is important not to invest money in is Citgo. Citgo's oil comes from Venezuela.

On the other hand, companies that do not import Middle Eastern Oil and who should be supported in their efforts, include:

For More Information About Divestment, Use These Helpful Web links:

www.DivestTerror.org (a project of Center for Security Policy)

The purpose of the Center for Security Policy is to force governments of terrorist-supporting nations to choose between sponsoring terrorism and critical partnerships with publically traded firms. The website includes many tools for supporting the divestment campaign, such as letters to persuade state officials and investment managers of the importance of divesting from terror.

www.TerrorFreeInvesting.com

The Conflict Securities Advisory Group has put together an extremely informative and helpful website making terror-free investing easier than ever. The website includes a list of certified terror-free investment options from several prestigious investment firms, ways to evaluate your current investments and resources for more help on the subject of terror-free investing. In addition, there are options listed for every type of investor divided by individual investors, institutional investors, asset managers and mutual fund providers.

Contact information for the terror-free option firms:

UMB Asset Management (UMB) Terror-Free, Actively Managed Separate Accounts-
John Schattenfield (816) 860-7284

Credit Suisse (CS) Multi-Manager "Patriot" Safety-
William Gambardella (212) 538-1604

Northern Trust International Commingles Terror-Free Fund-
Greg Behar (212) 339-7109
Stefanie Hest (212) 339-7208

Langerman-Seidman Group Global Terror-Free Separately Managed Accounts
Mark Langerman (408) 607-8833

Parametric Terror-Free Structured Portfolios
Kurt Galley (206) 694-5512

Tributary Capital Management's Certified Terror-Free Mutual Funds
David Jordan (970) 495-1291