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BNY Mellon ETF Trust - BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF(BKEM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BKEM
10/07/2026: BKEM (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 24 days. Simulated Profits (-0.71%). Updated daily EoD!
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BKEM) is an actively managed fund providing exposure to global emerging market equities. It aims to generate capital appreciation through fundamental analysis rather than passive index replication, distinguishing itself from the dominant low-cost index products. Its main strengths include the expertise of BNY Mellon's management team and the potential for active managers to navigate market inefficiencies. However, it carries significant risks, including geopolitical volatility, currency exposure, and lower liquidity compared to massive index-based peers. It is best suited for long-term investors seeking active participation in emerging markets who understand and accept the volatility inherent in these regions.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Emerging markets offer high potential for long-term capital appreciation driven by economic development. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Active management can capitalize on emerging market trends if the momentum signal remains positive. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The active selection process may identify undervalued companies, but overall market volatility may obscure these gains. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Emerging market equities are primarily growth-oriented rather than income-focused. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Emerging markets are inherently high-risk environments prone to significant price fluctuations. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term oriented growth investor seeking international diversification who values active management over passive tracking.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors comfortable with higher volatility and risk in exchange for potential growth.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Emerging markets often experience sharp, unpredictable price swings. |
| Market risk | High | Economic and political instability in developing regions significantly impacts asset values. |
| Concentration | Medium | Active selection may lead to higher concentration in specific sectors or countries compared to benchmarks. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Higher expense ratios compared to passive alternatives can drag on long-term performance. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower trading volume increases the risk of higher trading costs. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Quality varies significantly across different emerging markets regulatory environments. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BKEM exhibits high volatility characteristic of emerging market equity investments.
Market Risk
Risks include currency devaluation, political instability, and inconsistent financial reporting in host nations.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Emerging Market Equities (e.g., China, India, Taiwan, Brazil) | 95 | This provides broad exposure to the economic growth potential of developing nations. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Small cash position held for liquidity and operational management. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 16.87% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/07/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 7, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $110.16M |
| Issuer | BNY Mellon |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.88% |
| Inception | Apr 22, 2020 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +23.19% |
| 1 Year | +26.11% |
| 3 Year | +22.96% |
| 5 Year | +8.43% |
| 10 Year | +0.00% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 24.68% |
| 3Y Volatility | 16.79% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.05 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 59.43% |
| Large Cap | 30.15% |
| Mid Cap | 8.57% |
| Small Cap | 0.62% |
| Micro Cap | 0.05% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 43.23% |
| Financial Services | 18.36% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.72% |
| Industrials | 7.43% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 9.5x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.97x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.78x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 14.56% |
| Samsung Electronics | 7.06% |
| SK Hynix | 5.56% |
| Tencent Holdings | 2.53% |
| Alibaba Group Holding | 1.87% |
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