Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About BSMC

What does BSMC invest in?

The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to attain its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with small- and mid-market capitalizations (market value of publicly traded equity securities).

What is the expense ratio of BSMC?

Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF (BSMC) charges an expense ratio of 0.70%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BSMC?

Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF (BSMC) manages $161.6M 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 BSMC actively managed or an index fund?

BSMC is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BSMC's is 0.70%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was BSMC launched?

Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF (BSMC) launched in October 2023 and is managed by Brandes.

How has BSMC performed?

BSMC'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.