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In today’s investment landscape, there is a growing demand for strategies that not only deliver financial returns but also align with the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Faith based investing, particularly Catholic responsible investments, goes beyond profit; it’s about integrating faith into every financial decision. At Altum Faithful Investing, we advise our clients on the management of their Catholic investment portfolios with professionalism, always seeking two objectives: to obtain an adequate return and to ensure that the investment portfolio complies at all times with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
The Core of Catholic Investing
Catholic responsible investing is rooted in the belief that our financial choices reflect our values. As Catholic investment advisors, we aim to help our clients build profitable and morally aligned portfolios. Our approach to Catholic responsible investment funds is guided by the principles of Catholic social teaching, which emphasize the dignity of the human person, the importance of family, the sanctity of life, and the stewardship of creation.
- Promotion of Human Dignity
Every person has inherent dignity that must be respected. Our Catholic stock screener: Altum Explorer, focuses on identifying companies that respect human rights, oppose pornography, and promote freedom from addictions. We avoid investing in companies involved in activities that compromise human dignity, such as those that profit from pornography or violate religious freedom.
- Support for the Family
The family is the cornerstone of society. Pope Francis has emphasized the need to protect and promote the family. In line with this, we carefully select investments that uphold the Catholic understanding of marriage and family life.
- Protection of Human Life
As Catholic investors, we believe in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Our faith based investing strategy avoids companies involved in abortion, euthanasia, and the production of indiscriminate weapons. We seek investments that support a culture of life, respecting the dignity of every human being.
- Stewardship of Creation
Caring for the environment is a moral obligation. Our Catholic investment funds prioritize companies that practice environmental stewardship, avoiding those involved in significant ecological harm. We are committed to promoting sustainability and protecting God’s creation for future generations.
A Purposeful Investment Strategy
Altum Explorer, our Catholic investing tool helps identify opportunities that align with our clients’ faith and values. Whether through Catholic mutual funds or direct investments, we provide options that resonate with the teachings of the Church.
Altum Faithful Investing‘s methodology is rigorous. We engage in active dialogue with companies, ensuring that our investments promote human dignity, family values, human life, and environmental stewardship. Over the past three years, we have engaged with over 700 companies to assess their stance on these critical issues.
By aligning investments with Catholic values, we help our clients achieve a balance between financial returns and ethical integrity. This approach to investing for Catholics ensures that their portfolios are not only profitable but also a reflection of their faith.
At Altum Faithful Investing, we are more than just Catholic investment advisors; we are partners in purposeful investing. We believe that every investment is an opportunity to evangelize, to witness to the world that it is possible to achieve financial success without compromising our Catholic principles. We are committed to helping our clients navigate this path, offering expert guidance and a deep commitment to the values that define our faith.
Faithful Living, Faithful Investing.
