Faith Investor Services launches Arimathea Catholic Core Bond ETF
Faith Investor Services, LLC launched the Arimathea Catholic Core Bond ETF (SHRD) on NYSE Arca, expanding its faith-based ETF platform to six funds. The new ETF offers Catholic investors a core bond holding to align their faith with fixed income investments. The fund trades under the ticker SHRD, referencing the burial shroud of Jesus.

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Faith Investor Services, LLC announced the launch of the Arimathea Catholic Core Bond ETF on June 12, 2026, expanding its faith-based ETF platform to six funds. The newly launched ETF is listed on NYSE Arca and trades under the ticker SHRD, reflecting the Shroud which Joseph of Arimathea used to wrap Jesus' body after his death. This fund provides Catholic investors with a core bond holding to align their faith and fixed income investments.
The Arimathea Catholic Core Bond ETF joins five other funds already trading at NYSE Arca under the Faith Investor Services platform. These include the FIS Christian Stock Fund (PRAY), FIS Tactical Equity ETF (ACTS), FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (BRIF), FIS Bright Portfolios Core Bond ETF (BRIB), and FIS Faith Income ETF (FTHB).
Steve Nelson, Chairman & CEO of Faith Investor Services, emphasized the firm's commitment to performance in a faithful manner. He noted the privilege of partnering with sub-advisors like Arimathea, Bright Portfolios, and Asterozoa, and highlighted the obligation to perform that comes with these partnerships. The new fund launch expands offerings focused on Catholic investors and addresses fixed income objectives for those seeking faith-aligned investments.
Faith Investor Services ETF Platform
The following table lists the ETFs offered by Faith Investor Services, LLC:
| ETF Name | Ticker |
|---|---|
| Arimathea Catholic Core Bond ETF | SHRD |
| FIS Christian Stock Fund | PRAY |
| FIS Tactical Equity ETF | ACTS |
| FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF | BRIF |
| FIS Bright Portfolios Core Bond ETF | BRIB |
| FIS Faith Income ETF | FTHB |
Faith Investor Services is structured with a mission-oriented purpose, aiming to direct the firm's net equity to endow the church. The firm provides faith-based ETF and wealth management solutions to help investors pursue financial goals in alignment with Christian beliefs. Arimathea Investing, the sub-advisor for the new ETF, focuses on directing capital in alignment with Catholic moral and social teaching.
How will the introduction of the SHRD ETF impact the competitive landscape for other faith-based fixed income products?
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