BKSEvsDFMCETF Comparison
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BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF (BKSE) and Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF (DFMC) belong to the same industry segment: US Small Cap. BKSE's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, DFMC's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. BKSE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.04%, versus 0.43% for DFMC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BKSE and DFMC 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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BKSE vs DFMC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BKSE DFMC | +3.44%+2.11% | -2.94%-2.60% | +15.22%n/a | +17.99%n/a | +77.35%n/a | +37.88%n/a |
| Flows | BKSE DFMC | -$3M+$13M | -$2M+$46M | +$14M- | +$14M- | -$57M- | -$110M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BKSE DFMC | +12.77%+12.21% | +15.88%n/a | +19.70%n/a | +21.46%n/a |
| Max drawdown | BKSE DFMC | -9.99%-8.64% | -9.99%n/a | -26.53%n/a | -29.19%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BKSE DFMC | 75d75d | 75dn/a | 289dn/a | 980dn/a |
Trading data
BKSE | DFMC | |
Last sale 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM | $42.99 | |
| Previous close 10/30/2026 | $42.73 | |
| Consolidated volume 10/30/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM
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BKSE | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.99 | – |
| 1D performance | +0.59% | – |
| AuM | $82.78 M | $208.57 M |
| E/R | 0.04% | 0.43% |
Characteristics
BKSE | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | BNY Mellon | Dimensional |
| Benchmark | Solactive GBS United States 600 Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 590 | 1692 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 7, 2020 | March 19, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BKSE
USA
95.18%
Other
4.82%
DFMC
USA
94.48%
Other
5.52%
Sectors
BKSE
Finance
24.77%
Technology
14.31%
Industrials
11.79%
Healthcare
11.69%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.13%
Other
29.3%
DFMC
Finance
24.74%
Healthcare
13.23%
Technology
12.02%
Industrials
11.06%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.45%
Other
30.51%
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Diversification
BKSE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.62%
DFMC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.45%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
BKSE
Twist Bioscience Corp.
0.50%
Avantor, Inc.
0.46%
10X Genomics, Inc.
0.44%
Brinker International, Inc.
0.40%
Avnet, Inc.
0.38%
MaxLinear, Inc.
0.36%
GitLab, Inc.
0.36%
Ralliant Corp.
0.35%
Elastic NV
0.35%
Riot Platforms, Inc.
0.35%
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
0.34%
SM Energy Co.
0.34%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
0.34%
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.
0.33%
NOV, Inc.
0.33%
DFMC
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)
0.47%
10X Genomics, Inc.
0.47%
Covista, Inc.
0.43%
Plexus Corp.
0.43%
Laureate Education, Inc.
0.40%
Materion Corp.
0.36%
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
0.36%
AAR Corp.
0.35%
Enova International, Inc.
0.34%
MaxLinear, Inc.
0.34%
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.
0.33%
Argan, Inc.
0.32%
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
0.30%
Victoria's Secret & Co.
0.29%
Archrock, Inc.
0.27%
Frequently asked questions about BKSE and DFMC
Which ETF is bigger: BKSE or DFMC?
As of October 30, 2026, BKSE holds $82.78 M in assets under management (AUM), while DFMC manages $208.57 M.
What sectors do the BKSE and DFMC ETFs invest in?
BKSE leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, DFMC focuses on Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the BKSE ETF and DFMC ETF?
BKSE top holdings include Twist Bioscience Corp., Avantor, Inc. and 10X Genomics, Inc.. DFMC holds in its top three: First BanCorp (Puerto Rico), 10X Genomics, Inc. and Covista, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: BKSE or DFMC?
BKSE holds 594 securities with 5.62% of its assets in the top 15. DFMC has 1725 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.45%.
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