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BNY Mellon High Yield ETF
BKHY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.71% | -2.12% | -0.01% | +1.38% | +26.65% | +18.86% |
| Flows | -$7M | +$7M | -$219M | -$212M | +$100M | +$139M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | BNY Mellon |
| N° of holdings | 1473 |
| 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 1,473
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.02% | +2.79% | +3.23% | +4.74% |
Max drawdown | -2.86% | -2.86% | -3.90% | -15.23% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 50d | 72d | 724d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 32d | 450d |
What type of ETF is BKHY?
BKHY is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by BNY Mellon.
What does BKHY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Corporate HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of BKHY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BKHY is 0.22%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BKHY launched?
BKHY was launched on April 22, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BKHY?
BKHY is issued by BNY Mellon.
What is the AUM of BKHY?
As of October 16, 2026, BKHY manages $159.39 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BKHY performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, BKHY delivered a return of -1.71% over the past month (1M performance), -2.12% over the past three months (3M), and -0.01% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BKHY?
As of October 16, 2026, BKHY has seen net flows of -$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$219M year-to-date (YTD).
Does BKHY pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, BKHY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.61%.
How many holdings are in BKHY
As of August 31, 2026, BKHY holds 1473 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BKHY?
As of August 31, 2026, BKHY holds 1473 securities, with 5.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BKHY?
As of August 31, 2026, BKHY holds a portfolio of 1473 underlyings, with its largest positions including 1261229 B.C., 10% 15apr2032, USD, Meridian Arc HoldCo, 6.25% 30apr2031, USD and Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, 7.25% 1jul2033, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BKHY invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, BKHY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BKHY focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, BKHY is primarily exposed to Finance, Consumer Services and Industrials.
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