The Catholic Alternative to ESG
In a context where ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, and Governance) dominate the conversation about socially responsible investing, Faith-based investing emerges as a solid alternative that places the human person at the center. Unlike other methodologies that shift with market trends, Catholic investing relies on permanent and integrity principles, aligning financial decisions with Catholic values in […]
Faithful Investing: Investing with integrity
Social Teaching of the Church: A compass for a portfolio aligned with faith St. John Paul II defined the Social Teaching of the Church as “the careful formulation of the result of attentive reflection on the complex realities of human life in society and in the international context, in the light of faith and the […]
Faithful Investing: Invest for the Long Term
What Is Faithful Investing and Why Is It Different? Faithful Investing is more than a financial strategy; it is a way of living the faith in the economic sphere. It aligns financial decisions with the teachings of the Church, always seeking two inseparable goals: achieving proper returns and ensuring that the investment portfolio respects and […]
Key Role of the Catholic Shareholder
Integrity Between Faith and Action Shareholders require integrity between faith and action. As the Social Teaching of the Church teaches, “the decision to invest in one place or another is always a moral and cultural choice.” The economic and financial activity of a company is never ethically neutral; it is a human activity and, therefore, […]
Proxy voting: a simple tool to vote in shareholder meetings with integrity
When we speak about Catholic investing, we often think about which sectors to avoid, which companies to support, or how to build a portfolio that aligns with our values. But there’s another, less visible—yet equally important—dimension of ethical investing: the right to vote as a shareholder. Because investing is not just about putting our resources […]
Practical Guide to Catholic Investing
Faith-based investing is more than a financial strategy: it is also an opportunity to act in alignment with personal values and economic decisions. Catholic investing seeks precisely this: to unite profitability, responsibility, and faith. By following the Social Doctrine of the Church as a roadmap, it is possible to adopt an approach that respects human […]
Costs and Common Investing Mistakes: How to Protect Your Returns
Investing is an essential tool for growing wealth, but real costs and certain management mistakes often erode returns without the investor even noticing. Combining a proper assessment of expenses with the prevention of recurring mistakes is vital for a well-structured and ethical investing strategy. Costs to Consider in an Investment Although some financial products may […]
Catholic Investing: How to Know if Your Investment Aligns with Your Values
More and more investors—both individuals and institutions—are asking a fundamental question: Is it possible to invest without compromising my principles? The answer is yes, and it begins with having the right tools to truly understand where your money is going and to make informed, faith-based decisions. In a globalized financial environment where profitability often outweighs […]
What is proxy voting and how does it work?
Proxy voting is a key tool in the world of investment and corporate governance. It allows shareholders to exercise their right to vote on a company’s decisions, even if they cannot physically attend shareholder meetings. This mechanism is especially useful for institutional investors, who manage assets of multiple shareholders. For practical purposes, proxy voting consists […]
Why is Faithful Investing so Reliable?
Why is Faithful Investing so reliable?