Unlike some values-based ETFs that simply exclude companies not meeting their criteria, JLens employs a more nuanced approach with our symbolic weighting system. By slightly adjusting weights rather than completely removing companies with “Needs Improvement” scores, we maintain our shareholder advocacy position while still implementing a values-aligned signal in the portfolio construction. This approach allows us to continue engaging with these companies to encourage improvement, rather than losing our voice at the table. We believe this balanced methodology better serves Jewish communal interests over the long term by enabling ongoing advocacy while still reflecting our values in the investment process.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a Prospectus or Summary Prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call 855-427-7360 or visit our website at investjewishly.org. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk. Large-capitalization companies may trail the returns of the overall stock market. Large-capitalization stocks tend to go through cycles of doing better – or worse – than the stock market in general. These periods have, in the past, lasted for as long as several years.
Jewish Values Investing Risk. The Index considers JLens’ Jewish Value Pillars in its index methodology and may exclude otherwise profitable investments in companies which have been identified as being in conflict with JLens’ Jewish Value Pillars. The Index does not select constituents for inclusion in the Index on the basis of future anticipated performance or capital appreciation, similar to traditional market capitalization-weighted indexes.
Responsible Investing Criteria Risk. Because the methodology of the Index selects securities of issuers using responsible investing considerations, the Fund may underperform the broader equity market or other funds that do not utilize responsible investing criteria when selecting investments.
New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision.
The Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. The Fund’s investment advisor is Empowered Funds, LLC which is doing business as ETF Architect.