When profit meets purpose: Catholic investing explained

Every Third Friday is your monthly dose of ETF Expertise, alongside Franklin Templeton’s global perspective. Let’s see what happened in July

This month’s geopolitical whirlwind isn’t just noise—it’s a stress test for portfolios. We could say that it’s no news, but investors are starting to worry. To decode what this means, both in the short term and beyond, we’ll speak with three experts who will help us navigate the market. First, Marcus Weyerer, CFA, Director of ETF Investment Strategy EMEA at Franklin Templeton ETFs, will unpack the latest market moves. Then, David Evans, ETF Product Specialist at Franklin Templeton, will spotlight how values-based investing could shape portfolios with our guest Alessandro Caffi, Head of Investments at the Italian Bishops Conference, representing the Catholic church and dioceses in Italy.

Let’s dive in!