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BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF
BKSE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.50% | -1.42% | +14.26% | +18.68% | +59.36% | +43.93% |
| Flows | - | +$3M | +$17M | +$17M | -$47M | -$82M |
Characteristics
The BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF is built to track the Solactive GBS United States 600 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 | 582 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 7, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 582
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.45% | +16.56% | +19.91% | +21.57% |
Max drawdown | -7.07% | -9.25% | -26.53% | -29.19% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 65d | 289d | 980d |
Time to recover | N/A | 17d | 156d | 659d |
Replication quality
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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 BKSE?
BKSE is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by BNY Mellon.
What index does BKSE track?
BKSE tracks the Solactive GBS United States 600 Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does BKSE invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of BKSE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BKSE is 0.04%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BKSE launched?
BKSE was launched on April 7, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BKSE?
BKSE is issued by BNY Mellon.
What is the AUM of BKSE?
As of September 16, 2026, BKSE manages $85.57 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BKSE performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, BKSE delivered a return of -6.5% over the past month (1M performance), -1.42% over the past three months (3M), and 14.26% year-to-date (YTD).
Does BKSE pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, BKSE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.25%.
How many holdings are in BKSE
As of July 31, 2026, BKSE holds 582 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BKSE?
As of July 31, 2026, BKSE holds 582 securities, with 5.32% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BKSE?
As of July 31, 2026, BKSE holds a portfolio of 582 underlyings, with its largest positions including The Timken Co., Glaukos Corp. and Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BKSE invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, BKSE has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BKSE focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, BKSE is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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