Inspire's Biblically Aligned ETF Outperforms S&P 500 in Two-Year Run
Event summary
- Inspire Investing's Inspire 500 ETF (PTL) surpassed the S&P 500 Index with a 30.55% total return over two years, ending March 25, 2026.
- PTL's assets under management grew to $679.5 million since its launch on March 25, 2024.
- The ETF offers a 0.09% expense ratio and aligns with Inspire's biblical values criteria through its Impact Score methodology.
- Inspire Investing is the world's largest provider of Christian ETFs as of December 31, 2025.
The big picture
Inspire Investing's success with the Inspire 500 ETF highlights the increasing mainstream acceptance of values-aligned investing. The ETF's outperformance against the S&P 500, combined with its low expense ratio, positions it as a compelling option for faith-based investors. This trend reflects broader shifts in the investment management industry towards incorporating ethical and moral criteria into portfolio construction.
What we're watching
- Market Demand
- Whether the growing demand for biblically responsible investing can sustain PTL's asset growth.
- Performance Sustainability
- How PTL's outperformance against the S&P 500 will affect investor confidence and inflows.
- Competitive Landscape
- The pace at which other faith-based ETFs enter the market, potentially challenging PTL's position.
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