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BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF (BKAG): outlook, holdings and fees

BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF (BKAG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by BNY Mellon. The expense ratio is 0.00% and the yield is 4.65%. The ten largest holdings are 5% of the fund.

Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026

ATLAS view on BKAG

Last price$40.74 (-0.1%)
ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month66%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$40.60 – $41.35
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.3%
Distribution yield4.65%

ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.

BKAG fund facts

IssuerBNY Mellon
ThemeBonds (broad)
Assets under management$1.5B
Expense ratio0.00%
Number of holdings9
Portfolio turnover0%
InceptionApr 22, 2020
ExchangeNYSE

The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds, TBA transactions representing bonds and ETFs providing exposure to such securities. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Total Return Index is designed to measure the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. It is non-diversified.

BKAG top holdings

HoldingSectorWeight
Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% –0.87%
Government National Mortgage Association 2% –0.75%
Government National Mortgage Association 2.5% –0.74%
Government National Mortgage Association 3% –0.61%
Federal National Mortgage Association 1.5% –0.59%
Federal National Mortgage Association 2% –0.57%
United States Treasury Notes 0.62% –0.41%
United States Treasury Notes 1.62% –0.40%
United States Treasury Notes 2.25% –0.40%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

BKAG returns and risk

Year to date-2.4%
1 year-1.6%
3 years (annualised)+4.4%
5 years (annualised)-0.5%
10 years (annualised)0.0%
Volatility (3 years)5.6%
Sharpe ratio (3 years)-0.07

Past returns do not guarantee future results.

BKAG: frequently asked questions

What does BKAG invest in?

BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% (0.9%), Government National Mortgage Association 2% (0.8%), Government National Mortgage Association 2.5% (0.7%), Government National Mortgage Association 3% (0.6%), Federal National Mortgage Association 1.5% (0.6%).

What is the BKAG expense ratio?

0.00% a year: about $0.00 for every $10,000 invested.

What is the BKAG dividend yield?

4.65%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.

Will BKAG go up?

Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 66%, with a likely range (50%) of $40.60 to $41.35 from $40.74 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.

How has BKAG performed?

Year to date -2.4%, one year -1.6%, three years +4.4% a year, five years -0.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

Similar ETFs: Bonds (broad)

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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