BKFIvsSUBETF Comparison
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BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF (BKFI) belongs to the Intl IG Bonds segment. iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF (SUB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. BKFI's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Sovereign. In contrast, SUB's top sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. BKFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.07% for SUB. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BKFI and SUB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BKFI vs SUB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BKFI SUB | -0.46%+0.09% | -2.12%-0.38% | n/a+0.64% | n/a+1.13% | n/a+9.28% | n/a+7.37% |
| Flows | BKFI SUB | -+$1.05B | -$6M+$1.51B | -+$2.50B | -+$2.84B | -+$3.82B | -+$6.63B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BKFI SUB | +4.16%+1.90% | n/a+1.15% | n/a+1.17% | n/a+1.22% |
| Max drawdown | BKFI SUB | -3.39%-1.94% | n/a-1.94% | n/a-1.94% | n/a-3.94% |
| Max drawdown duration | BKFI SUB | 52d52d | n/a52d | n/a52d | n/a771d |
Trading data
BKFI | SUB | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $22.84 | $105.28 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $23.00 | $105.28 |
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of October 20, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BKFI | SUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $22.84 | $105.28 |
| 1D performance | -0.67% | +0.00% |
| AuM | $243.10 M | $12.74 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.07% |
Characteristics
BKFI | SUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | BNY Mellon | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | ICE Short Maturity AMT-Free US National Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 170 | 1169 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 9, 2026 | November 5, 2008 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BKFI
USA
47.59%
Other
52.41%
SUB
USA
46.89%
Other
53.11%
Sectors
BKFI
Finance
18.83%
Industrials
8.99%
Sovereign
7.71%
Other
64.47%
SUB
Municipal
46.88%
Other
53.12%
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Diversification
BKFI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.66%
SUB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
3.97%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
BKFI
US01F0526982
2.90%
US3133AYJL57
2.29%
US31427PB608
2.13%
USA, Notes 3.875% 30apr2031, USD (Y-2031)
1.67%
US3132DSFA50
1.63%
US3140X6ZY03
1.39%
US3140W1F732
1.38%
USA, Notes 3.75% 15may2028, USD (AN-2028)
1.29%
Broadcom Inc, 4% 15apr2029, USD
1.26%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD
1.19%
US01F0504948
1.16%
Devon Energy, 4.375% 15mar2029, USD
1.15%
US31427NS425
1.09%
US3140L8ZM59
1.08%
FR SB0856, 3.5% 1jun2035, USD (ABS)
1.06%
SUB
US13063EUS35
0.44%
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 1mar2028, USD (2023)
0.36%
US64972JWP91
0.33%
New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, FRN 15jun2053, USD (2023)
0.27%
US13063EDB92
0.26%
US89602RPH20
0.25%
Empire State Development Corp., 5% 15sep2028, USD (2022A)
0.25%
US91412HWB58
0.24%
US646140JM63
0.24%
California, 5% 1nov2027, USD
0.23%
California, 5% 1apr2029, USD
0.23%
US812643H643
0.23%
US373385QU02
0.22%
City of New York, FRN 1feb2056, USD (2026)
0.22%
US207758Y563
0.20%
Frequently asked questions about BKFI and SUB
Which ETF is bigger: BKFI or SUB?
As of October 16, 2026, BKFI holds $243.10 M in assets under management (AUM), while SUB manages $12.74 B.
What sectors do the BKFI and SUB ETFs invest in?
BKFI leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Sovereign. Meanwhile, SUB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the BKFI ETF and SUB ETF?
BKFI top holdings include US01F0526982, US3133AYJL57 and US31427PB608. SUB holds in its top three: US13063EUS35, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 5% 1mar2028, USD (2023) and US64972JWP91.
Which ETF is more diversified: BKFI or SUB?
BKFI holds 277 securities with 22.66% of its assets in the top 15. SUB has 2884 securities and a top 15 weight of 3.97%.
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