Catholic Values Portfolio
Designed Specifically for Morally Responsible Investors
Portfolio Objective
Employing Tactical or Dynamic Asset Allocation, our Catholic Values Portfolios are designed specifically for morally responsible investors who are looking for financially sound investments in mutual funds that do not violate the core teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
While the portfolios each possess their own investment objective, each portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in the Ave Maria family of no-load mutual funds. Furthermore, the portfolios may emphasize growth, value, income, or a combination of investing styles based on the Rich Investments, Inc. Relative Strength Momentum Model and current market conditions.
Rich Investments, Inc. Catholic Values Portfolios take a profamily approach to investing. The Ave Maria mutual funds use a proprietary screening process that examines corporate compliance with Catholic teaching regarding abortion, pornography, and policies that undermine the Sacrament of Marriage. Underlying investments are made only in companies whose operations do not violate the core teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as determined by the funds’ Catholic Advisory Board.
Portfolio Discipline
Our investment strategy is objective and employs our proprietary Relative Strength Momentum Model that is both quantitative and computer driven. We use our methodology to evaluate the Ave Maria family of no-load mutual funds based on several measures of price momentum and risk. We then invest in the fund or funds showing the best relative strength for the current market conditions.
Portfolio Options
Catholic Values Growth Portfolio: May be appropriate for long-term investors who are willing to accept an above-average level of market risk associated with investing in a portfolio that depends largely on the value of common stock holdings.
Catholic Values Balanced Portfolio: May be appropriate for long-term investors who are willing to accept an average level of market risk associated with investing in a portfolio that depends largely on the value of common stock holdings and some fixed income investments.
Catholic Values Conservative Portfolio: May be appropriate for investors seeking growth of capital and current income consistent with the assumption of a low to moderate level of market risk associated with investing in a portfolio that depends largely on the value of fixed income securities.
Fee Schedule
The fee assessed shall be calculated on the basis of the total market value of the assets under Rich Investment Inc.’s supervision at the close of business on the last day of each quarter.
Minimum Investment: $100,000
Portfolio Manager: Matthew R. Falvey
Custodian: Schwab Institutional
Fee Structure:
$100,000+
billed quarterly at 0.35% (1.4% annually)
