Inspire 500 ETF Marks First Anniversary with $286M in Assets

Inspire Investing, the world’s largest provider of faith-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL), which has rapidly gained traction in the marketplace. Launched on March 25, 2024, PTL surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM) within 11 days and now holds over $286 million as of March 26, 2025. It remains the lowest-cost large cap faith-based ETF available, with an expense ratio of just 0.09%.

PTL is designed to provide biblically responsible investors access to the 500 largest U.S. companies—excluding the “Magnificent 7″—that align with Christian values as determined by Inspire Impact Scores of zero or higher. The fund uses a passive, market cap-weighted strategy, making it an efficient core equity allocation option for those prioritizing faith in their investment approach.

Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing, emphasized the significance of PTL’s first-year success as a reflection of growing demand for faith-aligned, competitively priced investment products. Inspire’s broader mission goes beyond returns. Through its Give50 Program, the company donates 50% or more of its net corporate profits to global ministry efforts, including supporting church planters in Cuba.

The milestone not only affirms the popularity of values-driven investing but also highlights a trend among investors seeking to align portfolios with personal beliefs. Inspire’s growth and repeated recognition—such as inclusion in FA Magazine’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms and the Inc. 5000 list—underscore its position as a leader in the faith-based investment sector.

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