WDEvsBKMSETF Comparison
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Principal Securitized Debt ETF (WDE) belongs to the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. BNY Mellon Municipal Short Duration ETF (BKMS) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. WDE's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Utilities and Sovereign. In contrast, BKMS's top sector exposures are Municipal. WDE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.19%, versus 0.35% for BKMS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WDE and BKMS 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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WDE vs BKMS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | WDE BKMS | +0.04%-0.07% | -1.41%-0.50% | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | WDE BKMS | +$7M+$24M | +$7M+$27M | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | WDE BKMS | +3.37%+1.78% | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | WDE BKMS | -2.62%-1.90% | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | WDE BKMS | 52d51d | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
WDE | BKMS | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:46 PM | $24.50 | $25.15 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $24.50 | $25.17 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:46 PM
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WDE | BKMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.50 | $25.15 |
| 1D performance | -0.02% | -0.08% |
| AuM | $26.86 M | $455.14 M |
| E/R | 0.19% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
WDE | BKMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Principal Global Investors | BNY Mellon |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 14 | 43 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 21, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
WDE
USA
23.63%
Other
76.37%
BKMS
USA
24.68%
Other
75.32%
Sectors
WDE
Industrials
11.37%
Other
88.63%
BKMS
Municipal
24.68%
Other
75.32%
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Diversification
WDE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
62.33%
BKMS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.5%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
WDE
US55376CAJ27
5.14%
US437918AD75
5.03%
US39154GAJ58
5.00%
US36275VAA17
4.97%
US29373NAC11
4.95%
PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding, 5.256% 15jan2038, USD (A-2)
4.94%
US20681AAA97
4.94%
US37989DAC20
4.21%
US61766CAG42
3.90%
USA, Bills 0% 24dec2026, USD (363D)
3.72%
US088921AA90
3.68%
US92868BAD55
3.64%
US36258RBC60
3.25%
US21H0526945
2.49%
US05495BBN55
2.47%
BKMS
US762196EY54
2.31%
Tarrant Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5% 15nov2064, USD (2025B)
1.85%
Southeast Energy Authority, 5% 1may2053, USD (2022)
1.76%
New York Dormitory Authority, 5% 1jul2048, USD
1.46%
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, 5% 1jul2064, USD (2025B-1)
1.34%
US71783TAC45
1.27%
City of New York, 5% 1aug2030, USD (2026)
1.25%
Private Colleges and Universities Authority, 5% 1sep2029, USD (2025A)
1.24%
Virginia Transportation Board, 5% 15may2031, USD (2017A)
1.19%
US899576HE55
1.18%
US593344CB87
1.17%
New York Housing Finance Agency, 3.6% 1nov2064, USD (2025)
1.17%
Rural Water Financing Agency, 2.75% 1may2028, USD (2025A)
1.15%
US803770XC53
1.11%
US45470YGD76
1.04%
Frequently asked questions about WDE and BKMS
Which ETF is bigger: WDE or BKMS?
As of October 16, 2026, WDE holds $26.86 M in assets under management (AUM), while BKMS manages $455.14 M.
What sectors do the WDE and BKMS ETFs invest in?
WDE leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, BKMS focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the WDE ETF and BKMS ETF?
WDE top holdings include US55376CAJ27, US437918AD75 and US39154GAJ58. BKMS holds in its top three: US762196EY54, Tarrant Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 5% 15nov2064, USD (2025B) and Southeast Energy Authority, 5% 1may2053, USD (2022).
Which ETF is more diversified: WDE or BKMS?
WDE holds 45 securities with 62.33% of its assets in the top 15. BKMS has 253 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.5%.
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