It seems like the momentum for the BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF (BKGI) won't slow down any time soon. After hitting $1 billion in assets under management back in May, the fund has continued to pick up steam, sitting at a little over $1.1 billion in AUM as of June 23, 2026.
Infrastructure took center stage at VettaFi's Midyear Market Outlook Symposium on Thursday, drawing portfolio managers from Impax Asset Management and BNY Investments – Newton. Both argued that the asset class belongs in most portfolios as a dedicated allocation, not a tactical theme.
Inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are pushing advisors and investors to rethink how they build diversified portfolios. However, it's important to note that diversification comes in many different forms.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Steve Wachs Legacy CG LLC | 435,775 | $17.11M | $19.7M | $2.59M | 15.16% |
Craig Kurth PCG Wealth Advisors LLC | 10,809 | $444,279.66 | $488,620.84 | $44,341.18 | 9.98% |
April Lamb Sovereign Investment Advisors LLC | 746,732 | $27.04M | $33.75M | $6.71M | 24.8% |
| DM David Mailloux WealthCare Investment Partners LLC | 17,742 | $734,986.08 | $801,494.85 | $66,508.77 | 9.05% |
| MS Michael Stulic Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC | 8,299 | $325,603.58 | $375,861.71 | $50,258.13 | 15.44% |
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This fund is tailored towards investors looking to capitalize on the dividends paid by infrastructure companies across the globe, including the United States. It is designed for those who believe in the growth potential of infrastructure and are seeking a focused investment solution. By allocating at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in these securities, the fund offers a targeted approach to dividend-yielding infrastructure investments. It maintains a strategic global presence by ensuring a minimum investment of 40% (or at least 30% under certain market conditions) in foreign companies, thereby offering diversification across geographies. It operates with a non-diversified status, indicating a concentrated approach to investing in a smaller number of securities, which could lead to higher volatility and risk.
Focuses on investing a significant portion of the fund's assets in dividend-paying infrastructure companies worldwide. This includes utilities, transportation, and other essential services that are pivotal for economic growth and development. By doing so, it aims to provide investors with exposure to the infrastructure sector's potential stable and growing income through dividends.
Maintains a robust global investment strategy by ensuring that a considerable portion of its assets is invested in companies located outside of the United States. This strategy is designed to capitalize on the growth opportunities present in foreign markets and to provide a layer of geographical diversification to the investment portfolio. The fund invests at least 40% of its net assets, or at least 30% under specific market conditions, in these foreign entities.
Adopts a non-diversified investment approach, allowing it to invest in a smaller number of securities than a typical diversified fund. This strategy can potentially offer greater returns due to the concentrated exposure to a few carefully selected companies. However, it also means there's a higher level of risk associated with the investment, as the fund's performance is more closely tied to the performance of these select securities.