EFFECTIVENESS OF INVESTING IN SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The emergence of the COVID 19 virus had a huge impact on various aspects of life. The stock exchange was not indifferent to the pandemic. This resulted in significant drops on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. WIG20 showed the lowest values since May 2020. In the period from October 2020, the index of the largest companies has an open path to further declines (stockwatch.pl: The second wave of the pandemic hits the stock exchanges). Despite the difficult situation, many companies have become involved in fighting the pandemic through financial support or by providing protective measures. RESPECT Index companies deserve special attention in this respect. Engaging in pro-social, ecological and ethical activities is extremely important, because especially now investors often take them into account when building an investment portfolio. The aim of the article is to assess the effectiveness of investing in selected listed companies using CSR during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conducted research allowed to answer the questions whether investing in companies involved in the fight against the world can bring benefits.