# BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: BNY Mellon · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1997-11-04 The primary objective of this fund is to generate substantial capital appreciation over the long term. It primarily invests in the equities of large, established corporations, which are defined as companies possessing a market capitalization of $5 billion or more at the time of acquisition. The strategy focuses on what the managers identify as "growth" enterprises, characterized by projected revenue expansion exceeding the U.S. gross domestic product and a potential for sustained increases in per-share earnings and/or cash flow. Employing an enduring "buy-and-hold" investment approach, the... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $39.50 | | Expense Ratio | 0.50% | | Assets Under Management | $120.1M | | NAV | $39.19 | | Holdings Count | 27 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.64% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.25 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $32.94 – $40.42 | | Beta | 0.97 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0390 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-06 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BKCG invest in? The primary objective of this fund is to generate substantial capital appreciation over the long term. It primarily invests in the equities of large, established corporations, which are defined as companies possessing a market capitalization of $5 billion or more at the time of acquisition. The strategy focuses on what the managers identify as "growth" enterprises, characterized by projected revenue expansion exceeding the U.S. gross domestic product and a potential for sustained increases in per-share earnings and/or cash flow. Employing an enduring "buy-and-hold" investment approach, the fund anticipates a low annual portfolio turnover. Its holdings typically consist of 25 to 35 different companies. As a liquid Exchange Traded Fund, it allows investors to purchase or sell shares whenever the market is open. ### What is the expense ratio of BKCG? BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BKCG? BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG) manages $120.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BKCG actively managed or an index fund? BKCG is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BKCG's is 0.50%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was BKCG launched? BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG) launched in November 1997 and is managed by BNY Mellon. ### How has BKCG performed? BKCG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BKCG pay a dividend? BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF (BKCG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.64%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BKCG pay dividends? BNY Mellon Concentrated Growth ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BKCG's dividend yield? BKCG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.64%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BKCG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BKCG was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BKCG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.50% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BKCG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BKCG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BKCG cost more than a fund like VOO? BKCG is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.50%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BKCG's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BKCG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BKCG (0.50%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bkcg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.