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Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (FDLS) is a faith-based equity ETF that tracks the Fidelis 100 Index, a rules-based multi-cap, multi-factor benchmark developed by Wallick Investments.
News about FDLS centers on the index methodology, faith-based screening, third-party certification, portfolio construction, and updates from Inspire Investing and Wallick Investments. Recurring themes include use of the Inspire Impact Score, alignment with Biblically Responsible investing and Catholic social doctrine, equal-weighted index construction, and comparisons of the strategy with broad equity benchmarks.
Inspire Investing (NYSE: FDLS) announced on May 5, 2026 that the Fidelis 100 Index, the benchmark for the Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF, received Gold certification from Altum Faithful Investing. The certification affirms alignment with the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church while retaining a rules-based, 100-stock equal-weighted multi-factor methodology.
Altum's rating is an independent opinion and may differ from other faith-based evaluators; the index was developed by Wallick Investments and underlies FDLS.
Wallick Investments (FDLS) announced the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (FDLS) received a 5‑Star Morningstar Rating for 3‑year risk‑adjusted performance (top 10%) out of 580 US Small‑Cap Blend funds as of 3/31/26.
FDLS has over $190 million AUM as of 4/29/2026 and replicates the Fidelis 100 Index with faith‑based screens, multi‑factor methodology, and quarterly reconstitution.
Inspire Investing (NYSE: PTL) marks the two-year anniversary of the Inspire 500 ETF, a 0.09% expense large-cap, biblically responsible ETF launched on March 25, 2024. As of March 25, 2026 the fund reached $679.5 million AUM and posted a 30.55% total return over two years, versus the S&P 500's 29.95%.
The announcement highlights sustained investor demand for low-cost, values-aligned U.S. large-cap exposure and cites continued momentum among advisors and investors.
Wallick Investments (NYSE:FDLS) Fidelis 100 Index received Altum Gold certification on March 25, 2026, confirming alignment with the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church while retaining a rules-based, quantitative approach.
The Fidelis 100 is a 100-company, equally-weighted, multi-cap multi-factor equity index that integrates Inspire Investing’s Inspire Impact Score and is replicated by the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (FDLS).
The Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS) has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a 4-Star Morningstar Rating™ for its 3-year risk-adjusted performance, ranking among 381 US Mid-Cap Blend funds as of August 31, 2025.
The ETF, which replicates Wallick Investments' Fidelis 100 Index, has demonstrated strong performance with an annualized 3-year return of 14.27% and has accumulated over $100M in assets. The fund is managed by Inspire Investing, the largest faith-based ETF provider with over $2 billion AUM.
The investment strategy combines the Inspire Impact Score™ with a multi-factor methodology, focusing on high-quality companies while avoiding low-quality, expensive stocks lacking momentum. The Fidelis 100 Index employs quarterly rebalancing and equal weighting of securities.
Wallick Investments launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index on March 17, 2022, aimed at benchmarking diversified faith-based equity portfolios. This index utilizes Inspire Investing’s Impact Scores alongside a multi-factor selection methodology. As of March 16, 2023, it has achieved over 4% outperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index. The WI Fidelis Index is positioned to set a new standard in faith-based investment benchmarks, demonstrating significant potential for investors seeking alignment with their values.
Inspire Investing, the largest faith-based ETF provider, has launched the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (FDLS) and announced the closure of the Inspire Faithward Large Cap Momentum ETF (FEVR), effective November 28, 2022. The decision aligns with their strategy to streamline offerings, retaining only the Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY). As of September 30, 2022, Inspire manages approximately $2 billion in assets, with plans for further fund launches in the coming year.