Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) Alternatives
Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BCTK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BCTK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | BCTK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | BCTK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | BCTK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | BCTK vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | BCTK vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCTK
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | BCTK vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | BCTK vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | BCTK vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | BCTK vs SMH |
Top Performing BCTK Alternatives (YTD)
BCTK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | BCTK vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | BCTK vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | BCTK vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | BCTK vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | BCTK vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | BCTK vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | BCTK vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | BCTK vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | BCTK vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | BCTK vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | BCTK vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | BCTK vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | BCTK vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | BCTK vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | BCTK vs PXQ |
Often Compared With BCTK
What investors most often compare with BCTK, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund | 33 | -24.09% | — | BCTK vs BITW |
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