Christian Values ETF Launched by Bountiful Financial and S&P

Bountiful Financial’s collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices marks a significant step in faith-driven investing. The S&P 500 Christian Values Screened Index offers a way for evangelical Christian investors to align their financial decisions with their religious beliefs. By screening out companies involved in specific activities, the index aims to provide investments that are consistent with Christian values.

The creation of this index follows Bountiful Financial’s previous efforts in creating thematic index funds oriented around the values of Roman Catholic and Latter-Day Saints faiths, demonstrating a continued commitment to serving faith-based investment needs. The sector adjustments ensure that while adhering to specific values, the index remains aligned with the broader market, minimizing potential tracking errors.

As values become increasingly important to investors, this initiative responds to a growing demand for financial products that reflect personal and religious beliefs. The planned launch of ETFs and other financial products based on the index will further democratize faith-driven investing, making it accessible to a wider range of investors.

It is a new index created by Bountiful Financial and S&P Dow Jones Indices that screens out companies involved in activities deemed inconsistent with evangelical Christian values.

Companies involved in abortion, stem cell research, adult entertainment, predatory lending, recreational cannabis, gambling, tobacco, and violent video games are excluded.

Sector adjustments are made after excluding ineligible companies to reduce tracking error and maintain alignment with the S&P 500.

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