Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF (BLST) Performance
BLST total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.3% total return
- Since first price
- +2.8% since 2025
BLST trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | BLST total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.8% | +0.4% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.0% | −1.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −0.5% | −2.4% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.1% | −2.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +0.3% | −3.4% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJun 23, 2025 | +2.8% | −1.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BLST vs AGG
From Jun 23, 2025: BLST grew to $10,281, AGG to $10,283.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BLST returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
BLST annual returns table
| Year | BLST | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.1% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BLST risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | -1.10 |
| Sortino ratio | -1.17 |
| Best month | +1.1% |
| Worst month | −1.5% |
| Best 12 months | +3.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.0% |
| Positive months | 73% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
BLST rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 5 | −0.0% | +2.0% | +3.2% | 80% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BLST performance overview
Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF (BLST) returned +0.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 23, 2025 it has returned +2.8%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: BLST chart, BLST dividends, BLST bond profile. See the BLST overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BLST performance FAQ
What is the BLST return over the past year?
BLST returned +0.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BLST be worth?
$10,000 invested in BLST at its first recorded close on June 23, 2025 would be worth about $10,281 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is BLST?
Over the past history BLST had an annualized volatility of 2.3% and a Sharpe ratio of -1.10 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).