Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (BCEM) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BCEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCEM
BCEM charges 0.80% annually. There are 70 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | BCEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.41B | Mar 2007 | BCEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | BCEM vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 85.82M | Apr 2020 | BCEM vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.58B | Jan 2010 | BCEM vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCEM
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BCEM vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | BCEM vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 104.58M | Jun 2011 | BCEM vs DBEM | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 263.36M | Dec 2007 | BCEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 82 | 24.62B | Jul 2017 | BCEM vs EMXC |
Top Performing BCEM Alternatives (YTD)
Among 77 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 35.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.43% | 263.36M | Dec 2007 | BCEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 33.98% | 24.62B | Jul 2017 | BCEM vs EMXC | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 30.19% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BCEM vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 29.98% | 2.06B | Sep 2015 | BCEM vs XCEM | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | 27.79% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | BCEM vs EMCS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCEM
BCEM has 33.92% 1-year volatility. There are 76 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.17% | — | Jun 2025 | BCEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.71% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BCEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.44% | 7.03M | Jan 2016 | BCEM vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.75% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | BCEM vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.32% | 66.49M | Apr 2014 | BCEM vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCEM
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -5.56% | — | Jun 2025 | BCEM vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.03M | Jan 2016 | BCEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.90B | Jul 2007 | BCEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 732.89M | May 2008 | BCEM vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BCEM vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Baron Capital
The 6 most viewed Baron Capital ETFs shown here include RONB, BCTK, BCSM and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $144M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron First Principles ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -3.95% | — | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs RONB | |
| Baron Technology ETF | Technology Equities | — | 20.56% | 143.50M | Dec 2021 | BCEM vs BCTK | |
| Baron SMID Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Small Cap Growth Equities | — | 3.73% | 26.08M | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs BCSM | |
| Baron Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | -9.45% | 45.90M | Dec 2019 | BCEM vs BCFN | |
| Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF | Global Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 4.50% | 7.27M | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs BCGD | |
| Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | — | May 2026 | BCEM vs BROL |
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