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 111 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% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | BCEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.25B | Mar 2007 | BCEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | BCEM vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 149.00B | Oct 2012 | BCEM vs IEMG | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.34B | Jan 2010 | BCEM vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCEM
Among 116 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 92 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BCEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 88 | 37.76M | Mar 2023 | BCEM vs EMDM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | BCEM vs EVLU | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 88 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BCEM vs GEME | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 87 | 119.90M | Oct 2023 | BCEM vs FTHF |
Top Performing BCEM Alternatives (YTD)
Among 121 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 53.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 53.29% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BCEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.07% | 119.90M | Oct 2023 | BCEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 30.77% | 42.76M | Sep 2023 | BCEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 30.76% | 136.70M | Jan 2023 | BCEM vs STXE | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 30.70% | 240.25M | Dec 2007 | BCEM vs PIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCEM
BCEM has 32.58% 1-year volatility. There are 120 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.54% | 143.58M | Jan 2020 | BCEM vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.14% | — | Jun 2025 | BCEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.90% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BCEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.59% | 7.16M | Jan 2016 | BCEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.52% | 16.77M | Jun 2017 | BCEM vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCEM
Among 116 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 143.58M | Jan 2020 | BCEM vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.16M | Jan 2016 | BCEM vs EMDV | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -7.80% | — | Jun 2025 | BCEM vs TJUN | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.90B | Jul 2007 | BCEM vs DEM | |
| 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 | — | -14.35% | — | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs RONB | |
| Baron Technology ETF | Technology Equities | — | 10.99% | 143.50M | Dec 2021 | BCEM vs BCTK | |
| Baron SMID Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Small Cap Growth Equities | — | -0.87% | 26.08M | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs BCSM | |
| Baron Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | -8.44% | 45.90M | Dec 2019 | BCEM vs BCFN | |
| Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF | Global Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 1.42% | 7.27M | Dec 2025 | BCEM vs BCGD | |
| Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 0.00 | May 2026 | BCEM vs BROL |
Often Compared With BCEM
Investors most often compare BCEM with BKEM, DBEM, EMCS. These 12 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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