Biblically Responsible Investing is personal. Its principles, portfolio construction and fund choices differ by investor and provider. There is no single industry total for BRI assets, so this page does not pretend there is one. Instead, it gathers the most useful current statistics about the ETF market and the wider values-led investing landscape, then explains what each figure can and cannot tell you.
At a glance
Six statistics to put a BRI fund search in context
$13.4 trillion
in US ETF net assets at year-end 2025
This is the scale of the broader ETF market in which a Christian or values-screened ETF may sit. Market size does not indicate whether any individual ETF is appropriate for a particular portfolio.
Source: ICI, April 22, 20264,495
US-domiciled ETFs at year-end 2025
The growing number of choices makes a disciplined review of a fund’s objective, methodology, holdings, costs and risks more important than a fund label alone.
Source: ICI, April 22, 202619.8 million
US households held ETFs in 2025
That is about 15% of US households. The figure describes ETF ownership overall, not ownership of Christian or Biblically Responsible Investing strategies.
Source: ICI, April 22, 2026$1.5 trillion
in ETF net share issuance during 2025
This record level of issuance reflects broad investor demand for ETFs. It is not a measure of expected future performance.
Source: ICI, April 22, 2026$6.6 trillion
identified or marketed as sustainable in US assets under management in 2025
This is broader sustainable-investing data, not a count of BRI assets. It provides context for the wider values-led investing conversation.
Source: US SIF, December 9, 202577%
of US SIF respondents used ESG integration in 2025
US SIF reports this as the dominant strategy in its survey. BRI methodologies differ, so a fund’s own written approach remains the relevant source for a BRI review.
Source: US SIF, December 9, 2025What these figures mean for a BRI portfolio review
The number of ETFs and the assets invested in them show that an investor has a large and changing marketplace to navigate. That can create more ways to express a preference, but it can also make a name or a category feel more decisive than it is. A fund described as Christian, biblical, sustainable or values-led still needs to be understood on its own terms.
For a BRI review, start with the provider’s written methodology. Then examine the investment objective, benchmark or decision rules, current holdings, exposures, costs and stated risks. The fund’s materials, not a broad market statistic, are the evidence for how that particular approach works. Our guide to reading a Christian ETF fact sheet gives a practical order for that review.
The sustainable-investing figures need particular care. They describe a wider market with different aims and methods, and they should not be treated as a proxy for Biblically Responsible Investing. The useful parallel is simply this: values-based approaches can be implemented in materially different ways, which makes transparent documentation essential.
Use the numbers as context, not a shortcut
- Read the fund’s own documents. Broad market data cannot tell you how a particular BRI screen is applied.
- Compare like with like. Consider objectives, benchmarks, holdings and costs before comparing funds with similar labels.
- Review the complete allocation. A fund can be one part of a portfolio, not the portfolio’s whole answer to values, risk or diversification.
- Keep performance in perspective. Market growth and fund flows do not predict future returns or determine portfolio fit.
A note on fees and fund information
The US Securities and Exchange Commission explains that mutual funds and ETFs provide a standardized table of fees and expenses in their prospectuses. Its investor bulletin on fund and ETF fees also notes that fees and expenses reduce investment returns. The relevant comparison is not simply the lowest number. It is whether the cost, investment approach, risk and role in your plan are clear and appropriate together.
That is why MRA’s approach begins with the full picture. A values screen can be meaningful, while time horizon, tax context, liquidity needs and the rest of the household portfolio still matter. Learn more about Biblically Responsible Investing portfolios, or meet with an advisor to bring your questions into a broader plan.
Methodology and sources
How this reference is maintained
Each statistic above is drawn from the named primary or industry source and uses that source’s reporting period. This page is reviewed regularly. Figures are updated when a key source publishes newer data, while the statistic anchors remain stable for readers who cite the page.
- Investment Company Institute, The US ETF Market: FAQs, April 22, 2026. US ETF assets, number of ETFs, household ownership, net issuance and asset-class detail at year-end 2025.
- US SIF Foundation, US Sustainable Investing Trends 2025/2026, December 9, 2025. US sustainable-investing assets and surveyed strategy use. These data describe the broader sustainable-investing market, not BRI portfolios specifically.
- US Securities and Exchange Commission, Mutual Fund and ETF Fees and Expenses, July 23, 2025. Investor education on fund fees, expenses and prospectus fee tables.
Cite this page
MRA Advisory Group. “Biblically Responsible Investing and ETF Statistics.” BRI Investing, updated October 26, 2026. https://bri-investing.com/bri-insights/bri-investing-statistics.
This page is for general educational purposes only. It is not individual investment, tax or legal advice, and investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.