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BUYOvsESMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
BUYO

KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.05%
VS
ETF 2
ESML

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.46%

KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF (BUYO) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is part of the US Small Cap segment. BUYO's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, ESML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. BUYO is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.89%, versus 0.17% for ESML. BUYO is up 7.27% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1M in YTD flows. ESML performs better with 10.01% YTD performance, and +$30M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BUYO and ESML 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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BUYO vs ESML performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BUYO
ESML
+11.56%+10.60%
+2.09%+3.24%
+7.27%+10.01%
+34.28%+35.53%
n/a+56.22%
n/a+32.78%
Flows
BUYO
ESML
+$1M-$13M
+$1M-$53M
+$1M+$30M
+$1M+$3M
-+$204M
-+$987M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BUYO
ESML
+21.52%+18.88%
+18.11%+17.22%
n/a+19.72%
n/a+21.30%
Max drawdown
BUYO
ESML
-10.21%-9.05%
-10.21%-9.05%
n/a-26.61%
n/a-28.52%
Max drawdown duration
BUYO
ESML
49d46d
49d46d
n/a296d
n/a980d
Trading data

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BUYO
ESML
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 2:45 PM
$29.69
$51.31
Previous close
04/29/2026
$29.69
$50.43
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 2:45 PM
Live
Closed
BUYO
ESML
Last price
$29.69
$51.31
1D performance
+0.00%
+1.74%
AuM$14.91 M$2.28 B
E/R0.89%0.17%
Characteristics
BUYO
ESML
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderKraneSharesiShares
BenchmarkMan Buyout Beta IndexMSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings270823
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 8, 2024April 10, 2018
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

BUYO
USA
89.18%
Other
10.82%
ESML
USA
93.72%
Other
6.28%

Sectors

BUYO
Information Techn.
20.72%
Industrials
17.8%
Consumer Discreti.
13.44%
Health Care
10.13%
Materials
9.13%
Financials
8.46%
Other
20.32%
ESML
Industrials
17.15%
Financials
13.64%
Information Techn.
13.18%
Health Care
12.02%
Consumer Discreti.
11.18%
Other
32.83%
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Diversification

BUYO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.24%
ESML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.53%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
BUYO
DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS
1.45%
NEWS
1.43%
ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP
1.29%
JABIL CIRCUIT
1.24%
MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR
1.22%
US19247G1076
1.21%
TELADOC HEALTH INC
1.20%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
1.20%
TAPESTRY INC
1.19%
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS
1.06%
US85423L1035
1.00%
MICHAEL STORES
0.98%
ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH INC
0.94%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
0.93%
MKS INSTRUMENTS
0.90%
ESML
US80004C2008
1.51%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.64%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.57%
OVINTIV INC
0.52%
ASSURANT
0.44%
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
0.43%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.42%
ROYAL GOLD
0.42%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
0.39%
ALBEMARLE
0.39%
ATI INC
0.38%
WOODWARD
0.37%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.37%
ONE GAS INC
0.36%
FEDERAL REIT
0.34%
Frequently asked questions about BUYO and ESML

How have the BUYO and ESML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, BUYO is up 7.27% year-to-date (YTD), while ESML has returned 10.01%. That puts ESML better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BUYO or ESML?

Year-to-date, the BUYO ETF saw +$1M in flows, compared to +$30M for ESML.

Which ETF is more volatile: BUYO or ESML?

Over the past year, BUYO had a volatility of 18.11%, while ESML experienced 17.22%.

Which ETF is bigger: BUYO or ESML?

As of April 28, 2026, BUYO holds $14.91 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESML manages $2.28 B.

What sectors do the BUYO and ESML ETFs invest in?

BUYO leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, ESML focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the BUYO ETF and ESML ETF?

BUYO top holdings include DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS, NEWS and ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP. ESML holds in its top three: US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: BUYO or ESML?

BUYO holds 291 securities with 17.24% of its assets in the top 15. ESML has 906 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.53%.

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