Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF
Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (NYSE: BCEM) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading at $26.85 (about ₹2,579 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:51 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.8%. Indian residents can buy BCEM through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$26.62
Today's high
$26.85
52 week low
$24.75
52 week high
$28.80
BCEM opened at $26.73, closed previously at $27.17, and has traded between $24.75 and $28.80 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (BCEM) is a high-conviction portfolio primarily targeting growth-oriented companies within developing nations. It seeks out businesses distinguished by exceptional leadership, enduring competitive advantages, and substantial potential for long-term expansion. The investment methodology prioritizes identifying secular growth opportunities stemming from profound, long-term shifts such as technological breakthroughs and evolving regulatory frameworks. The strategy's dual objective is to maximize capital appreciation while diligently mitigating risks related to asset quality, market liquidity, and creditworthiness. Although predominantly focused on emerging economies, the fund possesses the flexibility to allocate up to 20% of its holdings to companies in developed or frontier markets. Crucially, the fund does not hedge against currency risks. Its investments are not restricted by company size and can include entities across the full spectrum of market capitalizations.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.8%
Assets (AUM)
$54.2M
Holdings
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NAV
$27.45
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 41.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BCEM from India
Indian residents can buy BCEM units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search BCEM and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BCEM, on the New York Stock Exchange, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BCEM from India
Trading and taxes when buying BCEM from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BCEM price today?
Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (BCEM) last traded at $26.85 on the New York Stock Exchange, as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:51 PM ET. That is ₹2,579 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BCEM trade, in Indian time?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BCEM, and what does it cost to hold?
Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF manages about $54.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.8% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
What are BCEM's largest holdings?
The top three are TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC (12.6%), SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (8.2%) and SK HYNIX INC (5.2%). BCEM's 10 largest positions make up 41.1% of the fund.
How are gains on BCEM taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of BCEM?
Yes. You can buy BCEM by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.