BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF
BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF (AMEX: BKFI) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $22.97 (about ₹2,203 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.4% and holds 281 securities. Indian residents can buy BKFI through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$22.89
Today's high
$22.97
52 week low
$22.57
52 week high
$24.57
BKFI opened at $22.96, closed previously at $22.93, and has traded between $22.57 and $24.57 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF aims to deliver a comprehensive return, generated through both capital appreciation and income. To achieve this objective, it typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to fixed-income instruments. These principally include government debt, corporate bonds issued by both U.S. and foreign entities, along with mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund generally invests in bonds that possess an investment-grade rating (such as Baa3/BBB- or higher) at the time of purchase, or unrated equivalents as determined by its sub-adviser, Insight North America LLC. While the portfolio's average effective duration is usually maintained between three and eight years, the fund retains the flexibility to hold individual bonds of any maturity or duration. Its liquid ETF structure allows investors to trade shares easily whenever the market is open.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.4%
Assets (AUM)
$243.0M
Holdings
281
NAV
$22.97
Avg. volume
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BKFI holds 281 securities in total. These 10 are 16.8% of the fund.
How to buy BKFI from India
Indian residents can buy BKFI units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BKFI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BKFI, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BKFI from India
Trading and taxes when buying BKFI from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BKFI price today?
BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF (BKFI) last traded at $22.97 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,203 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BKFI trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BKFI, and what does it cost to hold?
BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF manages about $243.0M. Its expense ratio is 0.4% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 1987.
What are BKFI's largest holdings?
The top three are US TREASURY N/B 5.125 8/15/2046 (2.8%), FR QD2067 2 12/1/2051 (2.3%) and FR SL1860 5 6/1/2053 (2.2%). BKFI's 10 largest positions make up 16.8% of the fund.
Does BKFI pay dividends?
Yes. BKFI is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on BKFI taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BKFI?
Yes. You can buy BKFI by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.