FECMvsBMSIETF Comparison
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First Eagle Core Municipal ETF (FECM) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. BNY Mellon Muti-Sector Income ETF (BMSI) is part of the US Aggregate Bonds segment. FECM's top 2 sector exposures are Municipal and Non-Corporate. In contrast, BMSI's top sector exposures are Industrials, Energy and Finance. FECM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.4% for BMSI. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FECM and BMSI 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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FECM vs BMSI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FECM BMSI | -2.68%-1.80% | -2.91%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | FECM BMSI | -- | +$15M- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FECM BMSI | +12.27%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | FECM BMSI | -5.61%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FECM BMSI | 78dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
FECM | BMSI | |
Last sale 10/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.74 | $24.61 |
| Previous close 10/01/2026 | $23.85 | $24.56 |
| Consolidated volume 10/01/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FECM | BMSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.74 | $24.61 |
| 1D performance | -0.46% | +0.20% |
| AuM | $14.84 M | $24.46 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
FECM | BMSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Eagle Investments | BNY Mellon |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 42 | 172 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 1, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FECM
USA
30.74%
Other
69.26%
BMSI
USA
45.6%
Other
54.4%
Sectors
FECM
Municipal
30.11%
Other
69.89%
BMSI
Industrials
9.41%
Energy
9.37%
Finance
8.99%
Sovereign
8.4%
Other
63.82%
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Diversification
FECM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.14%
BMSI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
19.93%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FECM
US932423XQ48
2.41%
New York Dormitory Authority, 5% 15feb2037, USD (2016A)
2.00%
US20775DX645
1.97%
US45204F3W38
1.93%
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 5% 15jun2045, USD
1.93%
US196502AT55
1.83%
US270083R919
1.76%
US490229AR23
1.67%
US34073XKE75
1.67%
San Jose (CA), 5% 1mar2047, USD (2017A)
1.64%
US483270HS69
1.51%
New York Dormitory Authority, 3.25% 1jul2034, USD
1.49%
US71883MPY48
1.46%
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, 5% 1jan2041, USD
1.45%
US45204ESZ24
1.42%
BMSI
US01F0506927
2.72%
US01F0526982
2.71%
US01F0306948
1.81%
Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac TBA, 2.5% 1apr2046, USD (ABS)
1.79%
Brazil, 5.5% 23apr2036, EUR
1.25%
US20469BAJ61
1.20%
CQP Holdco, 7.5% 15dec2033, USD
0.96%
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, 8.875% 15nov2031, USD
0.96%
Global Partners, 8.25% 15jan2032, USD
0.96%
CVR Energy, 7.875% 15feb2034, USD
0.95%
Avis Budget Car Rental, 8.25% 15jan2030, USD
0.94%
Commercial Metals, 5.75% 15nov2033, USD
0.94%
Industrial F&B Investments III, 7.75% 11feb2033, USD
0.92%
Forestar Group, 6.5% 15mar2033, USD
0.92%
Brightstar Lottery, 5.25% 15jan2029, USD
0.92%
Frequently asked questions about FECM and BMSI
Which ETF is bigger: FECM or BMSI?
As of October 1, 2026, FECM holds $14.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while BMSI manages $24.46 M.
What sectors do the FECM and BMSI ETFs invest in?
FECM leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, BMSI focuses on Industrials, Energy and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the FECM ETF and BMSI ETF?
FECM top holdings include US932423XQ48, New York Dormitory Authority, 5% 15feb2037, USD (2016A) and US20775DX645. BMSI holds in its top three: US01F0506927, US01F0526982 and US01F0306948.
Which ETF is more diversified: FECM or BMSI?
FECM holds 130 securities with 26.14% of its assets in the top 15. BMSI has 762 securities and a top 15 weight of 19.93%.
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