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The Cornerstone Portfolios

Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)

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WHY?

Source of profit matters.

"Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death."
- Proverbs 10:2

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WHAT?

An approach to investing that seeks to honor Biblical principles and glorify God in investment decisions.

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HOW?

After figuring out how much to invest, screening is completed among the active BRI funds.

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SEM's "Avoid" screens

Primary Theme: Avoid companies who offer products or services which violate Biblical principles (including those which harm the human body)

Abortifacients and Abortion Services
Pornography
Exploitation
Alcohol / Cannabis / Tobacco

Plus six other categories

Chart showing percentage of holdings in violation of SEM's Avoid screens across three managers Graphic showing S&P 500 top 10 stock violations of SEM's Avoid screens

Avoid case studies

Amazon
Apple
Google

SEM's "Embrace" screens

Primary Theme: Embrace companies who purposefully have policies which focus on human flourishing. Examples include:

Ethical Supply Chain
Energy Management
Hiring Ethics
Product Sustainability

Plus twenty-one other categories

Chart showing percentage of holdings which match SEM's embrace screens across three managers

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