- Largest Catholic mutual fund family in the U.S.
- Diverse group of six funds that enable investors to align financial goals with moral beliefs
- Value investors utilizing proprietary criteria to screen out companies that promote or support activities contrary to the core moral teachings of the Catholic Church
- Place equal emphasis on investment performance and moral criteria in selecting securities
- Serve institutional and individual investors
- Advised by Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc., a registered investment adviser established in 1980
- Professional portfolio managers and analysts average over 20 years of investment experience
- 100% no-load mutual fund family
Our Funds
| Fund | Category | Goal | Investment Focus | Managers | Inception Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVEDX Rising Dividend Fund |
Large Blend | Long-term capital appreciation and a rising stream of dividend payments | Dividend-paying common stocks | George P. Schwartz, CFA Brandon S. Scheitler |
5/2/05 |
| AVEGX Growth Fund |
Large Growth | Long-term capital appreciation | Mid-cap and larger companies offering above-average potential for growth in revenues, profits and cash flow | Adam P. Gaglio, CFA Chadd M. Garcia, CFA |
5/1/03 |
| AVEMX Value Fund |
Mid-Cap Blend | Long-term capital appreciation | Companies believed to be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth | Timothy S. Schwartz, CFA Ryan M. Kuyawa, CFA |
5/1/01 |
| AVEWX World Equity Fund |
World Large Stock | Long-term capital appreciation | Companies of all capitalizations from around the world | Anthony W. Gennaro, CFA, CPA
Sean C. Gaffney, CFA |
4/30/10 |
| AVEAX Focused Fund |
Large Growth | Long-term capital appreciation | Companies of all sizes offering high earnings growth potential | Chadd M. Garcia, CFA Adam P. Gaglio, CFA |
5/1/20 |
| AVEFX Bond Fund |
Intermediate Term Bond | Preservation of principal with a reasonable level of current income | Primarily domestic investment-grade debt of government and corporate issuers and may invest up to 20% of its assets in equity securites | Brandon S. Scheitler George P. Schwartz, CFA |
5/1/03 |
What Makes Us Different
- All investments are screened to eliminate any company engaged in abortion, pornography, embryonic stem cell research, or those that make corporate contributions to Planned Parenthood
- Our Catholic Advisory Board is comprised of prominent Catholics who establish our moral screening process
- We provide a vehicle for investors who want to align their investments with their moral beliefs
- Award-winning investment performance
What We Do for Our Shareholders
- Help investors to preserve and grow their wealth without violating their moral beliefs
- Provide pro-life, pro-family investments that enable investors to potentially achieve strong long-term returns
- Manage money in a value-oriented manner
Mutual Fund Assets Under Management
