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 139 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% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | BCTK vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | BCTK vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | BCTK vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | BCTK vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCTK
Among 153 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 94 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | BCTK vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 91 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | BCTK vs GOOX | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | BCTK vs FTXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | BCTK vs SOXX |
Top Performing BCTK Alternatives (YTD)
BCTK is at 12.33% YTD. There are 94 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 108.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 108.31% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | BCTK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 78.79% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | BCTK vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | BCTK vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 68.71% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | BCTK vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | BCTK vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCTK
BCTK has 31.80% 1-year volatility. There are 110 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.91% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | BCTK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.19% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BCTK vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | BCTK vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.66% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | BCTK vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.86% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | BCTK vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCTK
Among 153 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | BCTK vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | BCTK vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | BCTK vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | BCTK vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | BCTK vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from Baron Capital
The 6 most viewed Baron Capital ETFs shown here include RONB, BCSM, BCFN and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $46M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron First Principles ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -16.11% | — | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs RONB | |
| Baron SMID Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Small Cap Growth Equities | — | -0.54% | 26.08M | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs BCSM | |
| Baron Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | -8.91% | 45.90M | Dec 2019 | BCTK vs BCFN | |
| Baron Global Durable Advantage ETF | Global Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 3.63% | 7.27M | Dec 2025 | BCTK vs BCGD | |
| Baron Risk Optimized Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 0.00 | May 2026 | BCTK vs BROL | |
| Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | — | 41.54M | Apr 2026 | BCTK vs BCEM |
Often Compared With BCTK
Investors most often compare BCTK with SMH, BITW, VOX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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