Investment Dictionary:

Sinful Stock

Stock from companies that are associated with (or are directly involved in) activities that are widely considered to be unethical or immoral.

Also known as "sin stock."

Investopedia Says:
Examples of activities some people may consider sinful include the distribution or production of alcohol, tobacco, weapons and sex-related products.

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