FIS Tactical Equity ETF (ACTS)

Overview

ACTS is dedicated to providing investors with exposure to global equities that align with Christian values. The firm employs a comprehensive three-step investment process to evaluate potential investments meticulously. Initially, a quantitative screening assesses various financial metrics, including financial health, earnings trends, valuation, relative performance, and risk levels of potential companies. Following this, a faith-based exclusionary filter is applied to eliminate companies associated with activities that conflict with Christian principles, such as involvement in abortion, pornography, gambling, alcohol production, tobacco sales, and human rights violations. After narrowing down the pool of potential stocks, a detailed fundamental and qualitative analysis is conducted to pinpoint those companies that exhibit strong growth potential while ensuring that the sector allocation remains in alignment with the S&P 500. Additionally, the firm utilizes a tactical overlay strategy to adapt the portfolio according to prevailing macroeconomic conditions, market volatility, and overall market breadth. During periods of uncertainty, holdings may include cash or equivalents, capped at 10%, to safeguard investments.

Products and Services

ACTS offers a range of services and products that cater to investors interested in aligning their financial growth with their Christian values:

• Quantitative Screening

  This initial stage assesses potential investments through a series of financial metrics, ensuring that candidates meet stringent criteria for financial health, earnings trends, valuation, and risk assessment. This rigorous screening sets the foundation for further analysis, helping to identify the most promising stocks in the market.

• Faith-Based Exclusionary Filter

  The faith-based exclusionary filter systematically removes companies that engage in practices contrary to Christian values. This step ensures that the investment portfolio remains aligned with ethical and moral principles, specifically excluding entities involved in abortion, pornography, gambling, alcohol production, tobacco sales, and human rights violations.

• Fundamental and Qualitative Analysis

  After applying the quantitative screen and exclusionary filter, a thorough fundamental and qualitative analysis is performed. This deep dive into potential investments focuses on understanding the intrinsic value of companies and their potential for sustainable growth, ensuring that selected stocks meet both financial and ethical benchmarks.

• Tactical Overlay Strategy

  ACTS employs a tactical overlay approach that allows the portfolio to adjust dynamically based on macroeconomic indicators and market conditions. This strategy enables the fund to navigate market volatility effectively and optimize performance by reallocating resources as necessary, ensuring that investor interests are well protected.

• Cash Management

  During uncertain market environments, the portfolio may hold up to 10% in cash or equivalents. This strategy provides liquidity and flexibility, allowing the fund to respond swiftly to changing conditions and protecting the interests of investors during periods of increased market volatility.