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Too heavy a price for sin stocks?

Khairani Afifi Noordin
Khairani Afifi Noordin • 15 min read
Too heavy a price for sin stocks?
Selected sin stocks seem to present good buying opportunities for investors despite the ongoing vice-related exclusions trend. Photo: Bloomberg
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In an increasingly responsible investing world, are gambling, weaponry, alcohol, tobacco and other vice stocks still viable?

Investing in sin stocks — companies involved in the alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult entertainment, weaponry, and traditional energy sectors — has been historically profitable. These stocks typically yield high returns due to steady demand and strong profit margins, providing portfolio stability, particularly in economic downturns.

Sin stocks also benefit from monopolistic returns. Industries such as gambling and tobacco are typically highly regulated, which means existing players often have very little competition. 

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