Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL) Surpasses $500 Million in Assets Under Management

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Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL) surpassed $500 million in assets under management on Nov 12, 2025, reaching the milestone roughly 18 months after its March 25, 2024 launch.

The fund grew 63% since May 2025 after crossing $300 million on May 2, 2025, driven by sustained inflows from faith-aligned investors. PTL tracks the Inspire 500 Index of the 500 largest U.S. companies with a positive Inspire Impact Score and offers diversified large-cap exposure with a 0.09% expense ratio, cited as the lowest-cost faith-based ETF as of 9/30/2025.

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• AUM surpassed $500 million on Nov 12, 2025
• Fund growth of 63% since May 2025
• Reached $500m within 18 months of launch
• 0.09% expense ratio—lowest-cost faith-based ETF as of 9/30/2025

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Faith-Based, Low-Cost Core U.S. Equity Fund Grows 63% Since May 2025, Reaching Half-Billion Milestone in 18 Months

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of faith-based ETFs, today announced that the Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL) has surpassed $500 million in net assets, marking a significant milestone achieved just over 18 months after the fund's launch on March 25, 2024. The fund previously crossed the $300 million AUM mark on May 2, 2025, reflecting continued momentum and strong inflows from faith-aligned investors since then.

"Watching PTL grow beyond half a billion dollars in such a short time has been incredibly encouraging," said Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing. "This achievement highlights the increasing desire among Christian investors for low-cost, biblically aligned investment options that reflect their values."

A Core, Low-Cost U.S. Equity Faith-Based Option

The Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL) seeks to track the performance of the Inspire 500 Index, which includes the 500 largest U.S. companies with a positive Inspire Impact Score. PTL offers investors a low-cost, faith-based core equity strategy with diversified exposure to the U.S. large cap market.

With a 0.09% expense ratio, PTL is the lowest-cost faith-based ETF available (as of 9/30/2025).

Learn more at www.inspireetf.com/ptl.

About Inspire Investing

Inspire Investing is the world's largest provider of faith-based ETFs (as of 9/30/25), and creator of the Inspire Impact Score™, which applies a proprietary methodology combining exclusionary screening with positive impact factors, aligned with Inspire's biblically responsible investing framework.

Inspire has gained recognition by FA Magazine nine times since 2017, making the Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms list three of those times. Inspire was also recognized in The Financial Times' "Americas' Fastest Growing Companies" four times and the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America six years running. 

Inspire also donates 50% or more of its net corporate profits from management fees to support impactful ministry projects around the globe through its Give50 Program. Ministries supported by the Give50 Program include Lifewise Academy, PreBorn!, World Help, and International Justice Mission (IJM). 

Visit www.inspireinvesting.com to learn more about Inspire and biblically responsible investing.

Important Disclosures

Advisory services are offered through Inspire Investing, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice and are provided for informational purposes only. Nothing in this article should be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, strategy, or investment product. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Inspire Investing integrates biblical principles into its investment philosophy through a Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) approach. This value-based methodology reflects Inspire's interpretation of Scripture and may not align with the views or beliefs of all investors.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. All performance figures referenced herein are historical and may not reflect current or future market conditions. Actual investor outcomes may vary. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives or avoid losses.

Inspire Investing, LLC serves as the investment adviser to certain proprietary ETFs used in Inspire portfolios. Inspire receives management fees from these ETFs, creating a potential conflict of interest. Inspire seeks to mitigate this conflict through policies and procedures that ensure recommendations are made in clients' best interests and consistent with their unique goals and risk profiles. Additional details can be found in Inspire's Form ADV Part 2A.

Information and data referenced in this article may be obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable but Inspire makes no representation as to their accuracy or completeness. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Inspire does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Please consult your own advisor regarding your specific situation.

The Inspire Impact Score is a proprietary scoring methodology developed by Inspire Investing to assess alignment with biblical values. It does not constitute a performance metric and should not be interpreted as a predictor of future investment returns or suitability. Inspire's screening and scoring approach reflects a biblically responsible investing (BRI) philosophy. This faith-based methodology may not align with the beliefs or investment objectives of all investors.

Charitable giving referenced in this article is made by Inspire Investing through its business operations and partnerships. These efforts are not tied to specific investment results. Investors are not guaranteed a charitable impact from their participation in Inspire's products or services. Inspire's charitable efforts are subject to change and are not tax-deductible for investors. Total lifetime giving through the Give50 program is $493,372 as of 12/31/2024.

There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their objective, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information, call 877.658.9473, or visit www.inspireetf.com. Read it carefully. The Inspire ETFs are distributed by Foreside Financial Services LLC., Member FINRA. Inspire and Foreside Financial Services LLC are not affiliated. Copyright © 2025 Inspire. All rights reserved.

Inspire, the adviser, provides the index for the Inspire Funds to track. The indexes use software that analyzes publicly available data relating to the primary business activities, products and services, philanthropy, legal activities, policies and practices when assigning Inspire Impact Scores to a company. As the Fund may not fully replicate the Index, it is subject to the risk that investment management strategy may not produce the intended results. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Rankings, awards, and recognition by unaffiliated rating services or publications should not be construed as a guarantee that a client or prospective client will experience a certain level of results if Inspire Investing is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should they be construed as a current or past endorsement of Inspire by any of its clients. The Inc. 5000 rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period among participating private U.S. companies meeting specific eligibility criteria; Financial Advisor Magazine's Top RIA ranking is based on assets under management as reported to the SEC, growth in assets, and other factors; Financial Times ranking is based on revenue growth over 3-year periods. No compensation was paid by Inspire for consideration for these rankings. Rankings are generally based on information prepared and submitted by the adviser and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of investment performance. Past recognition is not indicative of future performance.

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FAQ

What does Inspire 500 ETF (PTL) reaching $500 million AUM mean for investors?

PTL surpassing $500m signals investor demand and scale, which can support liquidity and lower tracking error for shareholders.

How fast did PTL grow to $500 million and what were the milestones?

PTL reached $500m about 18 months after its Mar 25, 2024 launch, after crossing $300m on May 2, 2025 and rising 63% since May 2025.

What index does PTL track and what exposure does it offer?

PTL seeks to track the Inspire 500 Index, providing diversified exposure to the 500 largest U.S. companies with positive Inspire Impact Scores.

What is PTL's expense ratio and how does it compare to peers?

PTL has a 0.09% expense ratio, reported as the lowest-cost faith-based ETF as of 9/30/2025.

When did PTL launch and who is the issuer?

PTL launched on March 25, 2024 and is offered by Inspire Investing, a provider of faith-based ETFs.

Where can I find more information about PTL holdings and performance?

Investors can review holdings, performance, and documents at www.inspireetf.com/ptl.