More than half of U.S. mutual fund investors who don't currently own...

More than half of U.S. mutual fund investors who don't currently own socially responsible investment funds say they are interested in investing in them, according to a December survey sponsored by SRI fund provider The Calvert Group. Of 800 investors surveyed, 54% expressed an interest in SRI funds, up from 49% in 2002 and 40% in 1999, according to a Calvert news release. The survey also showed solid majorities of respondents saying SRI funds improve corporate behavior, with 66% citing their contribution in enhancing product safety and 59% saying they promote environmental safety.