Faith-Based ETF Gathers $679.5M AUM, Delivers 30.55% Return in Two Years
Inspire Investing’s 0.09% expense ratio Inspire 500 ETF has amassed $679.5 million in assets under management since its March 25, 2024 launch, reflecting strong demand for faith-based equity solutions. The ETF delivered a 30.55% total return through March 25, 2026, outpacing the S&P 500’s 29.95% performance.
1. Two-Year Return Outperformance
Since its March 25, 2024 inception, the Inspire 500 ETF achieved a 30.55% total return through March 25, 2026, narrowly surpassing the S&P 500’s 29.95% gain over the same period. This benchmark-relative outperformance underscores the fund’s effective large-cap exposure within a biblically aligned framework.
2. AUM Growth Signals Strong Demand
Assets under management rose to $679.5 million by the two-year mark, driven by growing interest from financial advisors and individual investors seeking low-cost, values-aligned U.S. equity solutions. The fund’s expansion reflects institutional quality portfolio construction paired with faith-based screening.
3. Low-Cost Structure Aligns with Values
With an expense ratio of 0.09% and a passive, market-cap-weighted structure tied to the Inspire 500 Index, the ETF offers a core equity allocation without compromising biblical values. Its proprietary Inspire Impact Score methodology screens the largest 500 U.S. companies for alignment with faith-based criteria.