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BUYOvsMSSMETF Comparison

ETF 1
BUYO

KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF

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

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.05%

KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF (BUYO) and Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (MSSM) belong to the same industry segment: US Multi-Factor. BUYO's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, MSSM's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. BUYO is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.89%, versus 0.9% for MSSM. BUYO is up 7.27% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1M in YTD flows. MSSM performs better with 11.03% YTD performance, and -$41M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BUYO and MSSM 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 MSSM performance and flow charts

Performance

051015%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-40 M-30 M-20 M-10 M0 MMar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BUYO
MSSM
+11.56%+12.53%
+2.09%+3.81%
+7.27%+11.03%
+34.28%+37.35%
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Flows
BUYO
MSSM
+$1M-$35M
+$1M-$33M
+$1M-$41M
+$1M-$37M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BUYO
MSSM
+21.52%+20.50%
+18.11%+17.42%
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Max drawdown
BUYO
MSSM
-10.21%-9.62%
-10.21%-9.62%
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Max drawdown duration
BUYO
MSSM
49d46d
49d46d
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Trading data

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BUYO
MSSM
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.69
$57.33
Previous close
04/29/2026
$29.69
$56.00
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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MSSM
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MSSM
Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BUYO
MSSM
Last price
$29.69
$57.33
1D performance
+0.00%
+2.37%
AuM$14.91 M$712.79 M
E/R0.89%0.9%
Characteristics
BUYO
MSSM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderKraneSharesMorgan Stanley
BenchmarkMan Buyout Beta Index-
N° of holdings2701902
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 8, 2024December 9, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BUYO
USA
89.18%
Other
10.82%
MSSM
USA
79.68%
Other
20.32%

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%
MSSM
Industrials
19.29%
Information Techn.
17.22%
Financials
11.21%
Health Care
9.3%
Consumer Discreti.
7.76%
Other
35.23%
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Diversification

BUYO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.24%
MSSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

10.47%

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%
MSSM
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
1.13%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.07%
US04351P1012
1.03%
CIENA
0.86%
VIASAT
0.80%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.73%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
0.59%
PLEXUS
0.57%
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
0.56%
REGAL REXNORD CORP
0.55%
FABRINET
0.54%
TEXAS CAPITAL
0.54%
ITT
0.52%
CALIX NETWORKS
0.51%
PRIMORIS SERVICES
0.48%
Frequently asked questions about BUYO and MSSM

How have the BUYO and MSSM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, BUYO is up 7.27% year-to-date (YTD), while MSSM has returned 11.03%. That puts MSSM better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the BUYO ETF saw +$1M in flows, compared to -$41M for MSSM.

Which ETF is more volatile: BUYO or MSSM?

Over the past year, BUYO had a volatility of 18.11%, while MSSM experienced 17.42%.

Which ETF is bigger: BUYO or MSSM?

As of April 28, 2026, BUYO holds $14.91 M in assets under management (AUM), while MSSM manages $712.79 M.

What sectors do the BUYO and MSSM ETFs invest in?

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

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

BUYO top holdings include DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS, NEWS and ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORP. MSSM holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US04351P1012.

Which ETF is more diversified: BUYO or MSSM?

BUYO holds 291 securities with 17.24% of its assets in the top 15. MSSM has 1949 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.47%.

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