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BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF
BKEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.28% | -4.69% | +12.04% | +11.91% | +77.80% | +33.46% |
| Flows | - | +$23M | +$31M | +$28M | -$23M | +$43M |
Characteristics
The BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF is built to track the Solactive GBS Emerging Markets Large & Mid Cap NTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | BNY Mellon |
| N° of holdings | 1672 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 22, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,672
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.31% | +23.76% | +18.05% | +17.76% |
Max drawdown | -10.64% | -13.25% | -15.84% | -31.91% |
Max drawdown duration | 47d | 57d | 245d | 1319d |
Time to recover | N/A | 25d | 57d | 957d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BKEM?
BKEM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by BNY Mellon.
What index does BKEM track?
BKEM tracks the Solactive GBS Emerging Markets Large & Mid Cap NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does BKEM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of BKEM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BKEM is 0.11%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BKEM launched?
BKEM was launched on April 22, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BKEM?
BKEM is issued by BNY Mellon.
What is the AUM of BKEM?
As of October 26, 2026, BKEM manages $100.94 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BKEM performed recently?
As of October 26, 2026, BKEM delivered a return of -8.28% over the past month (1M performance), -4.69% over the past three months (3M), and 12.04% year-to-date (YTD).
Does BKEM pay dividends?
As of October 26, 2026, BKEM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.25%.
How many holdings are in BKEM
As of August 31, 2026, BKEM holds 1672 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BKEM?
As of August 31, 2026, BKEM holds 1672 securities, with 38.08% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BKEM?
As of August 31, 2026, BKEM holds a portfolio of 1672 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BKEM invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, BKEM has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan, Republic of Korea and China.
What sectors or themes does BKEM focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, BKEM is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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