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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK charges 0.75% annually. There are 136 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | BCTK vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | BCTK vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | BCTK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BCTK vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | BCTK vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCTK
Among 138 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BCTK vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BCTK vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | BCTK vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BCTK vs KNCT |
Top Performing BCTK Alternatives (YTD)
BCTK is at 27.46% YTD. There are 82 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 209.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 209.56% | 817.60K | Mar 2025 | BCTK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | BCTK vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BCTK vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BCTK vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK has 26.98% 1-year volatility. There are 98 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 12.76% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BCTK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BCTK vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BCTK vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | BCTK vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | BCTK vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCTK
Among 138 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -8.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | 450.77M | Jul 2001 | BCTK vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BCTK vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | BCTK vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BCTK vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | BCTK vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Baron Capital
The 4 most viewed Baron Capital ETFs shown here include RONB, BCSM, BCFN and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $54M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron First Principles ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -3.75% | — | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs RONB | |
| Baron SMID Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Small Cap Growth Equities | — | 0.41% | 26.08M | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs BCSM | |
| Baron Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | -17.02% | 54.12M | Dec 2019 | BCTK vs BCFN | |
| Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF | Global Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 2.41% | 7.27M | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs BCGD |
Often Compared With BCTK
Investors most often compare BCTK with SMH, BITW, ARMH. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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