Inspire Growth ETF Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
Inspire Investing has reached a significant milestone with its Inspire Growth ETF (NYSE: GLRY), celebrating five successful years since its launch in 2020. This celebration comes with the remarkable achievement of receiving a coveted
5-star Overall Morningstar Rating™ for ten consecutive months, reflecting outstanding performance and investor confidence.
According to Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing, this remarkable achievement represents a profound testament to their commitment to faith-based investing. He remarked, “Five years and five stars are a major achievement, and we praise God for this milestone.” He further emphasized that GLRY was designed to empower investors to pursue competitive growth while aligning their investments with biblical values. The validation of their vision over this timeframe is encouraging for the team and the families they serve.
Growth Strategy and Performance
Inspire Growth ETF employs an actively managed, all-cap approach to
faith-aligned growth investing, specifically targeting U.S. companies that demonstrate a high potential for growth and align with biblical principles. The ETF leverages the
Inspire Impact Score™, which combines meticulous technical analysis with a framework of values-based investing. This dual methodology aims to identify stocks with robust financial metrics, accelerating earnings, appealing valuations, and superior relative strength, all with the objective of outperforming the general U.S. market.
As per the latest reports (as of November 30, 2025), GLRY has garnered a
5-star Morningstar Rating over a three-year period, ranking it highly among 373 Mid-Cap Blend funds, scoring 'High' in performance with an 'Average' risk designation.
Performance Metrics as of September 30, 2025:
- - 3-Month Performance: 13.02% NAV, 12.97% Market Price
- - 1-Year Performance: 18.80% NAV, 18.79% Market Price
- - 3-Year Performance: 23.16% NAV, 23.21% Market Price
- - Since Inception Performance: 10.21% NAV, 10.24% Market Price
Growth in Assets and Expansion
Inspire Growth ETF is part of a broader suite of nine exchange-traded funds offered by Inspire, which has witnessed a surge in assets under management. As of September 30, 2025, the ETF platform manages over
$2.3 billion, contributing to a total exceeding
$3.5 billion across both ETFs and separately managed accounts.
About Inspire Investing
Inspire Investing remains at the forefront of
faith-based ETFs, recognized as the largest provider in this niche market (as of September 30, 2025). The firm has made significant strides in promoting biblically responsible investing through its proprietary
Inspire Impact Score™, which combines exclusionary screening with a focus on positive impact metrics.
Over the years, Inspire has received multiple accolades, notably being recognized by
FA Magazine and
The Financial Times for its rapid growth. In addition to its investment initiatives, Inspire is committed to philanthropy, donating at least
50% of net corporate profits to various impactful ministries worldwide through its
Give50 Program.
Key beneficiaries of this program include organizations such as
Lifewise Academy,
PreBorn!,
World Help, and
International Justice Mission.
For further insights into the Inspire Growth ETF and additional faith-based investment options, visit
Inspire ETF.
Important Disclosures
It is essential to recognize that investing carries inherent risks, including the potential loss of principal. Prospective investors should consult with financial advisors to tailor their investment strategies to individual goals and risk profiles. Inspire’s investment philosophy integrates biblical principles, but this perspective may not resonate with all investors’ beliefs.
In conclusion,
Inspire Growth ETF's success illustrates the appetite for faith-aligned investment opportunities, combining growth with a commitment to values-driven investing. With a promising trajectory ahead, Inspire is poised to continue its influence in the investment sector for years to come.