ETF Education Report: BLUEMONTE GLOBAL EQUITY ETF (BINT)

What this ETF is trying to do

The BLUEMONTE GLOBAL EQUITY ETF (ticker: BINT) is an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to global stocks. Based on its top holdings, it invests in a mix of developed and emerging markets around the world.

What the numbers show

The current price of BINT is $32.88. To understand how the price has moved, we can look at its estimated price from roughly one year ago, which was $27.84.

It is important to understand the difference between "price return" and "total return":

• Price Return: This measures only the change in the share price. For the past year, the one-year price return was approximately 18.10%. The year-to-date (YTD) price return is approximately 15.77%.

• Total Return: This includes both the price change and any cash distributions paid out. The one-year total return was approximately 19.99%, and the YTD total return was approximately 16.81%.

Income and distribution explanation

Some investors look for ETFs that pay out cash, known as distributions. BINT has a distribution yield of approximately 1.46%. This means the cash distributed is about 1.46% of the ETF's price. Over the last 12 months, there were 4 distributions, which usually happen on a quarterly basis.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" refers to a situation where the value of the underlying assets in the fund decreases significantly. StockValueFinder uses an "erosion-risk score" to help monitor this. For BINT, the erosion score is 100, which is labeled as "No price erosion detected." There is no severe erosion-risk flag for this ETF.

Pros

• Positive Returns: Both the share price and the total return have shown growth over the last year and year-to-date.

• Global Diversification: The fund holds several different ETFs that cover various parts of the world, including emerging markets and developed markets.

Cons

• Limited Income: With an income rating grade of "C," this fund is not primarily focused on providing high levels of cash income.

Top Holdings

The following are the top holdings in this portfolio (as of October 7, 2026). Please note that holdings can change over time.

• STATE STREET® SPDR® PTF DEV WLD EXUS ETF: 29.56%

• STATE STREET® SPDR® PORT S&P 500® ETF: 29.13%

• ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF: 20.93%

• VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKETS ETF: 19.70%

Beginner takeaway

When looking at an ETF like BINT, remember that the price of a share and the total return are different things. The price tells you how much the share itself has moved, while the total return shows you the full picture by including cash payments. Always look at both to understand how an investment has performed.