What this ETF is trying to do

The Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) is designed to track companies involved in the coal industry. It holds a variety of companies that mine or produce coal. Based on the Top Holdings list from October 7, 2026, the fund's largest investments include Warrior Met Coal Inc (11.77%), Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (8.3%), and Yancoal Australia Ltd (7.05%).

What the numbers show

As of October 5, 2026, the current price of one share is $24.49.

To understand how the price has changed, we look at "price return" (which only tracks the share price) and "total return" (which includes distributions).

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return is 7.37%. The total return is also 7.37%.

• One Year: The price return is 5.33%. The total return is 8.09%.

For a simple example, if you had invested $10,000 based on the estimated price from roughly one year ago ($23.25), the price-only increase of 5.33% would mean your investment grew to approximately $10,533 before considering any cash distributions.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF pays out cash to investors, known as distributions. The distribution yield is approximately 2.45%. Over the last 12 months, there was only one payout, and the frequency is described as irregular or less frequent.

It is important for beginners to remember that a distribution yield is not the same as a total return. While distributions provide cash income, they do not guarantee that the original money you invested (the principal) will stay the same or grow.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the assets inside an ETF drops over time. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to measure this.

For this ETF, the erosion score is 100, and the label is "No price erosion detected." The erosion severity is rated as "good," and the severe erosion-risk flag is false. This means the fund has not triggered warnings for substantial price deterioration.

Pros

• Positive Returns: Both the YTD and one-year price and total returns are positive.

• Low Erosion Risk: The fund has a "good" erosion severity rating.

• Diversification: The fund holds 35 different holdings.

Cons

• Irregular Income: Distributions are not paid on a steady schedule.

• Average Income Grade: The income rating grade is a "C."

Beginner takeaway

The Range Global Coal Index ETF provides exposure to the coal sector. While it has shown positive price and total returns over the last year and has a low erosion-risk score, its cash payouts are irregular. Investors should remember that a yield percentage alone does not tell the whole story of an investment's performance.