BBMC ETF: What Is It? Returns, Expense Ratio, Holdings, and Alternative ETFs Explained
A passive ETF managed by J.P. Morgan that tracks the Morningstar US mid-cap index. Key features are a low expense ratio and diversification across more than 500 holdings.
SubscribeWhat Is This ETF?
It tracks the Morningstar US Mid Cap Target Market Exposure Extended Index on a one-to-one basis. It broadly holds mid-cap stocks in roughly the 85th to 95th percentile range of US market capitalization, weighted by market cap, and is diversified across more than 500 holdings.
It is well suited to long-term investors who want low-cost diversification across the US mid-cap market as a whole.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management launched it in 2020 as a passive (index-tracking) ETF.
How Does It Invest?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tracked Index | Morningstar US Mid Cap Target Market Exposure Extended Index |
| Management Style | Passive (index tracking) |
| Rebalancing Frequency | Quarterly |
| Dividend Frequency | Quarterly |
| Total Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| Number of Holdings | About 500 or more |
The fund holds stocks that fall within the mid-cap range by US market capitalization, weighted by market cap. It is a broadly diversified structure covering the mid-cap segment as a whole, with no bias toward specific sectors or themes, and holdings changes are reflected quarterly based on index committee decisions.
- Expense level significantly lower than the category average
- Wide mid-cap diversification through more than 500 holdings
Size and Costs
Assets under management (AUM) stand at $2.1B, and the total expense ratio is 0.07% per year.
It is relatively favorable on fees compared with similar mid-cap ETFs, and because it tracks a Morningstar index, its holdings differ somewhat from those of ETFs based on the S&P MidCap 400.
Performance and Trends
1-Year Price Performance
Dividend & Yield
52-Week Price RangeUS mid-cap stocks tend to offer higher growth potential than large caps, but they also tend to be more volatile. They react sensitively to interest rates and the economic cycle, and often perform relatively well during economic expansions.
Demand for low-cost passive mid-cap ETFs remains steady, and as part of J.P. Morgan's BetaBuilders lineup, this fund tends to be used as a core position by institutions and long-term individual investors.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Its strengths are a low expense ratio and broad diversification across holdings. Investors should keep in mind the higher volatility relative to large caps and differences in liquidity.
💪 Key Strengths
⚠️ Points to Watch
Alternative ETFs and Related Products
IJH, shown in the table, is an iShares mid-cap ETF that tracks the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and its holdings differ because it follows a different index. VO is Vanguard's ETF tracking the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, featuring a low expense ratio and wide diversification, while MDY and SPMD each track the S&P MidCap 400. IWR tracks the Russell Midcap Index and tends to hold more stocks. To focus on growth stocks within the mid-cap segment, you can also consider IJK or VOT, and to raise the weighting of value stocks, IJJ.
Peer Comparison ETFs| Ticker | Name | Price | Change | AUM | Total Expense Ratio | Dividend Yield | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | $73.92 | +0.8% | $123.3B | 0.05% | 1.22% | +13.8% |
 VO | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | $81.66 | +0.3% | $107.3B | 0.03% | 1.35% | +12.3% |
 IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | $110.32 | +0.3% | $58.0B | 0.18% | 1.15% | +15.2% |
 MDY | State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | $674.04 | +0.8% | $25.8B | 0.23% | 1.04% | +13.7% |
 SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400TM Mid Cap ETF | $64.73 | +0.8% | $18.6B | 0.03% | 1.3% | +13.7% |
Top Holdings| Ticker | Name | Weight | Price | Change | Market Cap | P/E | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNDK | Sandisk Corp | 0.03% | $1075.08 | -6.6% | $155.4B | 8.6 | - |
| CIEN | CIENA Corp | 0.01% | $284.34 | -11.3% | $40.3B | 63.5 | - |
| LITE | Lumentum Holdings Inc | 0.01% | $684.40 | -18.6% | $62.0B | - | - |
| COHR | Coherent Corp | 0.01% | $199.95 | -4.9% | $39.4B | 48.6 | 0.01% |
 JMOM | JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 0.02% | $78.38 | -1.4% | $0.0M | - | 0.79% |
| NTRA | Natera Inc | 0.01% | $378.92 | -8.5% | $54.6B | - | - |
| RVMD | Revolution Medicines Inc | 0.01% | $188.17 | -1.6% | $40.3B | - | - |
 CASY | Casey's General Stores Inc | 0.01% | $668.17 | -1.8% | $24.7B | 32.2 | 0.39% |
| JBL | Jabil Inc | 0.01% | $266.35 | -2.3% | $27.4B | 27.3 | 0.12% |
Investor Checkpoints
Here are the key points to check before investing in BBMC. Mid-cap stocks are more volatile than large caps, and it is important to understand in advance that the tracked index is a Morningstar index, unlike the S&P MidCap 400.
| Checkpoint | What to Check | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| 💵 Expense Ratio | Check the cumulative impact of the total expense ratio over a long holding period | Low relative to the category |
| 📊 Tracked Index | Be aware of the holdings differences between the Morningstar index and the S&P MidCap 400 | Needs confirmation |
| 💧 Liquidity | Review daily trading value and bid-ask spread levels | Lower than large-cap ETFs |
| 💱 Exchange Rate | As a dollar asset, exchange rates affect returns when converted into won | No currency hedge applied |
Mid-cap stocks tend to react sensitively to the economic cycle and interest rate changes, so short-term volatility can rise during periods of market turbulence. Investors should recognize that the tracked index is a Morningstar index rather than the S&P MidCap 400, and consider that performance can differ from peer ETFs.
This ETF can serve as a core mid-cap position for long-term investors seeking a low expense level and broad mid-cap diversification. Given the characteristics of its tracked index, it is advisable to compare it side by side with S&P MidCap 400-based ETFs such as IJH and MDY before choosing.
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