STAXvsBKMIETF Comparison
VS
Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF (STAX) and BNY Mellon Municipal Intermediate ETF (BKMI) belong to the same industry segment: Municipal Bonds. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Municipal. STAX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.29%, versus 0.35% for BKMI. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of STAX and BKMI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios. Discover our library of Model portfolios
STAX vs BKMI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | STAX BKMI | -0.05%-0.03% | -0.88%-2.74% | +0.62%n/a | +1.00%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | STAX BKMI | -$3K-$129M | -$2M-$109M | +$6M- | +$6M- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | STAX BKMI | +2.37%+4.71% | +1.45%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | STAX BKMI | -2.49%-5.28% | -2.57%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | STAX BKMI | 64d92d | 101dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
STAX | BKMI | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.92 | $25.26 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $24.92 | $25.22 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
STAX | BKMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.92 | $25.26 |
| 1D performance | +0.00% | +0.17% |
| AuM | $11.24 M | $1.53 B |
| E/R | 0.29% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
STAX | BKMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Nomura | BNY Mellon |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 30 | 134 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 28, 2023 | January 9, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
Advertisement
Exposure
Countries
STAX
USA
34.04%
Other
65.96%
BKMI
USA
34.18%
Other
65.82%
Sectors
STAX
Municipal
34.04%
Other
65.96%
BKMI
Municipal
34.18%
Other
65.82%
Advertisement
Diversification
STAX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
27.98%
BKMI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10.78%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
STAX
US650116FF84
2.40%
US4521525L18
2.31%
US85236DAK46
2.12%
Chicago, 5% 1nov2026, USD (2004)
2.08%
US45470YGF25
1.90%
US54877EAC03
1.89%
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (NJ), 5% 1jun2029, USD (2018A)
1.82%
New York Transportation Development Corp., 5% 1jan2028, USD (2018)
1.80%
US472682YZ07
1.79%
US73358XNJ71
1.74%
US60374VEX73
1.73%
US46613SRN26
1.73%
US725304TX70
1.66%
US63608SAG75
1.55%
Equitable School Revolving Fund, 5% 1nov2028, USD (2022A)
1.47%
BKMI
US452227VK43
0.95%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
0.93%
US736742ZR10
0.82%
State of Washington, 5% 1jul2038, USD (2023B)
0.75%
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. (NJ), 5% 1jun2033, USD (2018A)
0.74%
US56682HDR75
0.71%
US59333APJ42
0.67%
New York Dormitory Authority, 5% 1oct2035, USD (2026A)
0.66%
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1jul2064, USD (2025B-2)
0.66%
US74445HAL42
0.66%
US59261A4U82
0.65%
US87638TJU88
0.65%
US56035DHT28
0.65%
US88283KCB26
0.65%
City of New York, 7.5% 1feb2021, USD (1992-G)
0.65%
Frequently asked questions about STAX and BKMI
Which ETF is bigger: STAX or BKMI?
As of October 16, 2026, STAX holds $11.24 M in assets under management (AUM), while BKMI manages $1.53 B.
What sectors do the STAX and BKMI ETFs invest in?
STAX leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, BKMI focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the STAX ETF and BKMI ETF?
STAX top holdings include US650116FF84, US4521525L18 and US85236DAK46. BKMI holds in its top three: US452227VK43, New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD and US736742ZR10.
Which ETF is more diversified: STAX or BKMI?
STAX holds 82 securities with 27.98% of its assets in the top 15. BKMI has 529 securities and a top 15 weight of 10.78%.
Advertisement
Advertisement
