BCTK vs. VOX

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX).

BCTK and VOX are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BCTK is an actively managed fund by Baron Capital. It was launched on Dec 31, 2021. VOX is a passively managed fund by Vanguard that tracks the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index. It was launched on Sep 23, 2004.

Performance

BCTK vs. VOX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BCTK vs. VOX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
BCTK Baron Technology ETF	-5.85%	1.80%
VOX Vanguard Communication Services ETF	-6.08%	1.57%

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with BCTK having a -5.85% return and VOX slightly lower at -6.08%.

BCTK

• 1D: 1.38%
• 1M: -5.50%
• YTD: -5.85%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VOX

• 1D: 0.88%
• 1M: -5.24%
• YTD: -6.08%
• 6M: -1.73%
• 1Y: 22.72%
• 3Y*: 24.69%
• 5Y*: 7.59%
• 10Y*: 8.51%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BCTK vs. VOX - Expense Ratio Comparison

BCTK has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than VOX's 0.10% expense ratio.

BCTK

Baron Technology ETF

VOX

Vanguard Communication Services ETF

Return for Risk

BCTK vs. VOX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

VOX

VOX Risk / Return Rank: 64
VOX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
VOX Sortino Ratio Rank: 67
VOX Omega Ratio Rank: 63
VOX Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
VOX Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BCTK vs. VOX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baron Technology ETF (BCTK) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BCTK	VOX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.12	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.36	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.41	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.49	0.42	-0.91

Correlation

The correlation between BCTK and VOX is 0.62, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

BCTK vs. VOX - Dividend Comparison

BCTK has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.05%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BCTK Baron Technology ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VOX Vanguard Communication Services ETF	1.05%	0.95%	1.05%	1.03%	0.88%	0.93%	0.73%	0.90%	2.77%	3.83%	2.67%	3.55%

Drawdowns

BCTK vs. VOX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BCTK drawdown since its inception was -13.96%, smaller than the maximum VOX drawdown of -57.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BCTK and VOX.

Drawdown Indicators

	BCTK	VOX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.96%	-57.18%	+43.22%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-13.56%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-46.76%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-46.76%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.39%	-9.23%	+0.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.86%	-11.98%	+8.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.68%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BCTK	VOX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.50%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.83%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	28.16%	20.35%	+7.81%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	28.16%	21.18%	+6.98%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	28.16%	20.87%	+7.29%