Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) 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 BLOK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK charges 0.71% annually. There are 135 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | BLOK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | BLOK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | BLOK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BLOK vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | BLOK vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 109 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | BLOK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BLOK vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BLOK vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | BLOK vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BLOK vs KNCT |
Top Performing BLOK Alternatives (YTD)
BLOK is at 16.21% YTD. There are 118 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 | BLOK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 144.17% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | BLOK vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BLOK vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BLOK vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | BLOK vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has 38.29% 1-year volatility. There are 147 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 | BLOK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BLOK vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BLOK vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | BLOK vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | BLOK vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.64%. There are 126 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going 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 | BLOK vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BLOK vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | BLOK vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BLOK vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | BLOK vs NXTG |
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Often Compared With BLOK
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