USFI vs. BINT

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

USFI (BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF) and BINT (Bluemonte Global Equity ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - USFI is a Actively Managed fund actively managed by BrandywineGLOBAL, while BINT is a Global Equities fund actively managed by Bluemonte. Both are actively managed. Over the past year, USFI returned 3.87% vs 21.27% for BINT. Their 0.30 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. USFI charges 0.39%/yr vs 0.23%/yr for BINT.

Performance

USFI vs. BINT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF (USFI) and Bluemonte Global Equity ETF (BINT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, USFI achieves a 0.45% return, which is significantly lower than BINT's 10.07% return.

USFI

• 1D: -0.33%
• 1M: -1.09%
• 6M: 0.39%
• YTD: 0.45%
• 1Y: 3.87%
• 3Y*: 3.61%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 3.79%

BINT

• 1D: -1.34%
• 1M: -3.64%
• 6M: 3.89%
• YTD: 10.07%
• 1Y: 21.27%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 23.39%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
BINT Bluemonte Global Equity ETF	$969.85K	$1.17M	$1.77M
USFI BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF	$228.87	$276.61	$7.08K

USFI vs. BINT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
USFI BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF	0.45%	4.08%
BINT Bluemonte Global Equity ETF	10.07%	14.43%

Correlation

The correlation between USFI and BINT is 0.30, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.30
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 23, 2025	0.30

Return for Risk

USFI vs. BINT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

USFI

USFI Risk / Return Rank: 65
USFI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
USFI Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
USFI Omega Ratio Rank: 53
USFI Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
USFI Martin Ratio Rank: 72

BINT

BINT Risk / Return Rank: 60
BINT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 59
BINT Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
BINT Omega Ratio Rank: 59
BINT Calmar Ratio Rank: 58
BINT Martin Ratio Rank: 66

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

USFI vs. BINT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF (USFI) and Bluemonte Global Equity ETF (BINT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	USFI	BINT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.21	1.33	-0.11
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.95	1.88	+0.07
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	1.25	-0.02
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.52	1.95	+1.57
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.32	7.59	+0.73

USFI vs. BINT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current USFI Sharpe Ratio is 1.21, which is comparable to the BINT Sharpe Ratio of 1.33. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of USFI and BINT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

USFI vs. BINT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum USFI drawdown since its inception was -8.47%, smaller than the maximum BINT drawdown of -10.94%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for USFI and BINT.

Drawdown Indicators

	USFI	BINT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-8.47%	-10.94%	+2.47%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-1.11%	-10.94%	+9.83%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-8.47%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.11%	-5.79%	+4.68%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.06%	-1.64%	-0.42%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.47%	2.81%	-2.34%

Volatility

USFI vs. BINT - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF (USFI) is 0.80%, while Bluemonte Global Equity ETF (BINT) has a volatility of 4.50%. This indicates that USFI experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BINT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	USFI	BINT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.80%	4.50%	-3.70%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	1.65%	14.17%	-12.52%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.22%	16.10%	-12.88%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.85%	15.68%	-8.83%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.85%	15.68%	-8.83%

USFI vs. BINT - Expense Ratio Comparison

USFI has a 0.39% expense ratio, which is higher than BINT's 0.23% expense ratio.

Dividends

USFI vs. BINT - Dividend Comparison

USFI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.46%, more than BINT's 1.81% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
BINT Bluemonte Global Equity ETF	1.81%	1.08%	0.00%	0.00%
USFI BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF	4.46%	4.42%	4.60%	1.83%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both USFI and BINT in my portfolio?

USFI and BINT have a correlation of 0.30, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, USFI or BINT?

BINT has higher volatility (4.50%) compared to USFI (0.80%). In terms of maximum drawdown, USFI dropped -8.47% vs BINT's -10.94%.

Which ETF is better, USFI or BINT?

On 1-year performance, BINT leads with 21.27% vs 3.87% for USFI. On fees, BINT is cheaper at 0.23% per year. On volatility, USFI has been the lower-risk option at 0.80%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, USFI or BINT?

Over the 1-year period, BINT has performed better with a 21.27% return vs 3.87%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, USFI or BINT?

BINT is cheaper with a 0.23% expense ratio, compared with 0.39% for USFI.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, USFI or BINT?

USFI has the higher dividend yield at 4.46%, compared with 1.81% for BINT.

What is the main difference between USFI and BINT?

USFI is categorized as Actively Managed, while BINT is Global Equities. They also come from different issuers: BrandywineGLOBAL and Bluemonte. Their fees differ too: 0.39% for USFI and 0.23% for BINT.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BINT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.33 vs 1.21), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.