What happened
Lansing Street Advisors disclosed in a recent SEC filing that it established a new stake in BlackRock ETF Trust - iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF (CORO +0.75%) during the first quarter of 2026.
The investment firm acquired 233,608 shares, with the estimated transaction value at $7.51 million based on the quarter’s average share price. The quarter-end position value also increased by $7.51 million, reflecting the new stake and any price movement.
What else to know
- This was a new position for the fund, representing 1.89% of Lansing Street Advisors’ 13F reportable assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
- Top holdings after the filing:
- NYSEMKT: VOO: $62.34 million (15.7% of AUM)
- NASDAQ: VCRB: $19.91 million (5.0% of AUM)
- NYSE: MCD: $16.58 million (4.2% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT: IVW: $16.20 million (4.1% of AUM)
- NYSEMKT: IVE: $14.91 million (3.8% of AUM)
- As of April 27, 2026, CORO shares were trading at $34.50, up about 43% over the past year and beating the S&P 500 by about 14 percentage points.
ETF Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| AUM | $3.02 billion |
| Dividend yield | 2.37% |
| Expense ratio | 0.55% |
| 1-year return (as of 04-27-2026) | 42.97% |
ETF Snapshot
- The fund offers an actively managed international country rotation ETF, providing exposure to global equity markets through a rules-based selection process.
- It generates revenue primarily from management fees and investment income tied to the performance and assets of the ETF.
- The fund targets institutional and individual investors seeking diversified international equity exposure and dynamic country allocation strategies.
The BlackRock ETF Trust - iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF is designed to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of international equities by rotating country allocations based on quantitative models.
The fund leverages BlackRock's expertise in active management and global market research to optimize country selection and risk-adjusted returns. Its flexible strategy aims to capture opportunities across developed and emerging markets, offering a differentiated approach to international equity investing.
What this transaction means for investors
The first quarter purchase of the BlackRock ETF Trust - iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF (CORO) by Lansing Street Advisors is a noteworthy event for investors. Not only is the buy a new position for the investment firm, Lansing Street Advisors joins many other institutional investors in jumping into CORO during Q1, such as Kelly Financial, Triad Wealth Partners, and Hobbs Wealth.
This trend suggests CORO may be a good ETF to buy, so long as it can meet your individual investment goals. The fund offers an actively-managed approach to investing in international markets, which contributes to its pricey expense ratio of 0.55%. However, its strong one-year return and good dividend yield can make holding the ETF worthwhile.
The fund’s dynamic strategy of shifting to markets with strong economic momentum is a factor in its excellent performance, and a compelling reason to buy CORO, particularly for those who want to add international exposure to round out a portfolio.
