BBUS: Paper-Thin Expense Ratio, High Quality, But No Durable Alpha

JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF is a passively managed vehicle with a wafer-thin expense ratio of 0.02%. Despite its microscopic ER, BBUS has underperformed IVV since its inception in 2019, delivering higher volatility and a deeper maximum drawdown. Regarding the factor triad of value, growth, and quality, it does not have advantages significant enough for a Buy rating.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2025

BBUS: A Cost-Effective And Diversified Choice For U.S. Market Exposure

JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF invests in approximately 550 large-cap and mid-cap U.S. stocks, covering about 85% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization. With a low expense ratio of 0.02%, BBUS provides a cost-effective option compared to many S&P 500 index funds. BBUS offers greater diversification than the S&P 500, with a higher allocation to mid-cap stocks and a lower concentration risk in its top holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 1, 2025

6 Keys to a Robust ETF Portfolio

Here are the six keys to building a robust and healthy ETF portfolio that could offer capital appreciation as well as downside protection.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 19, 2024

BBUS: Cheap Core U.S. Exposure

Passive investing outperforms active, focusing on fees among similar passive funds. JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF (BBUS) offers core equity exposure at a low cost of 0.02% expense ratio. BBUS replicates the U.S. equity market sector mix, with a heavy tilt towards Information Technology, Financials, Healthcare, and Consumer Discretionary.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2024

S&P 500 Dashboard And Focus On BBUS, A Cheap Alternative To SPY

This article provides sector metrics in the S&P 500 index. JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF tracks an index very close to the S&P 500 and has a lower fee. Energy and real estate have good value and quality scores, whereas technology and industrials are the most overvalued sectors.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 1, 2024

BBUS: Low-Cost Correlation To Benchmarks, Attractive Proposition

Blended large-cap equity funds are increasingly attractive for investors with a renewed risk appetite. JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF offers near-full index replication with low fees and comparable yields. The outlook for US growth equities is robust, supported by an improved economic outlook, projected earnings growth, and a potential pause in the Fed's rate cycle.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 20, 2023

Low-Cost ETFs for Building Long-Term Wealth

Low expense ratio ETFs allow investors to keep more of your money working for you, which helps them to build long-term wealth.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 26, 2023

If Expense Ratio Really Mattered, Most of These ETFs Would Dominate

Year after year, investors say that expense ratio matters most when choosing an ETF. While I've long advocated for investors to dive deeper to understand what's inside the funds they own or are considering, what has become clear is that awareness is key to an ETF being selected.

ETF Trends • May 2, 2023

Is Inflation Burning a Hole in Pocket? Bet on Top-Ranked Cheap ETFs

Let's take a look at some top-ranked ETFs with relatively lower expense ratios that can be considered amid the highly inflationary environment.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 14, 2022

ETF Fees Matter, but Don't Forget to Look Inside

Key Takeaways As the never-ending battle to win the attention of cost-conscious investors continues, there are approximately 80 ETFs that have expense ratios of 0.05% or below. Morningstar's index-based JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Equity ETF (BBUS) and BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF (BKLC) respectively charge 0.02% and 0.00% in fees and have been [.

ETF Trends • Sep 9, 2021