Earlier this year, advisors and investors alike began to grow more interested in potential safe havens from U.S. tariff negotiations and possible inflationary risks. Among other solutions, one safe haven that proved to be especially popular was international equities.
At the time, advisors saw international equities as a great opportunity to continue to foster capital appreciation while lowering their correlation to the U.S. market.
So far, many portfolios that have pivoted towards global equities have seen a good payoff. Better yet, it’s still not too late for advisors and investors to choose to foster more international companies in their portfolio.
However, international investing is not a foolproof science. There are certainly many opportunities across the globe, but it’s important to choose a strategy that invests in the right kind of international companies.
BKCI Offers a Long-Term Take on International Equities
For instance, take a look under the hood of the BNY Concentrated International ETF (BKCI ). The actively managed fund looks to offer long-term gains through a portfolio of international equities.
A number of factors can help BKCI stand out compared to other international ETFs on the market. To start, as its title implies, BKCI looks to build a concentrated portfolio of high-conviction international companies. As of June 30, 2025, the fund has 28 holdings within its portfolio.
Second, BKCI pairs this highly concentrated portfolio with a long-term time horizon. This buy-and-hold approach means BKCI tries to minimize portfolio turnover. Lower portfolio turnover can be a boon these days, when many in the market are making impulse buys and sells based on current headlines.
When it comes to individual stock selection, BKCI employs a bottom-up investment process, focusing on compelling fundamentals. Sought-after fundamentals include competitive leadership teams, long-term growth opportunities, and attractive product lineups, among others.
Putting it all together, BKCI’s bottom-up selection process plays well into its buy-and-hold ethos. Given that the fund likes to hold a concentrated portfolio, it can pay off to focus on the international equities with the most attractive fundamentals. By doing so, the ETF can blend long-term growth opportunities with potential resilience amid different market cycles.
Already, BKCI’s distinct investment strategy is providing significant returns to its investor base. As of June 30, 2025, the fund’s NAV has risen more than 8% over the last three months.
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