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ABEQ vs BCEM

Absolute Select Value ETF vs Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF

ABEQ

Absolute Select Value ETF

Annual cost

0.85%

Fund size

$140M

BCEM

Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF

Annual cost

0.80%

Fund size

$42M

Key differences

Both ABEQ and BCEM are equity ETFs. ABEQ charges 0.85% a year and BCEM 0.80%. The main difference: ABEQ follows a active selection strategy; BCEM uses index tracking.

  • ABEQ follows a active selection strategy; BCEM uses index tracking.
  • ABEQ covers North America; BCEM covers emerging markets.
  • ABEQ is much larger than BCEM. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • ABEQ has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ABEQBCEM
Annual cost (TER)0.85%0.80%
Fund size (AUM)$140M$42M
Since20202026
Dividend yield1.21%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americaemerging markets
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+9.2%N/A
CAGR 3Y+11.5%N/A
CAGR 5Y+7.1%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.80N/A
Volatility 1Y8.93%
Max drawdown-27.82%-8.79%

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