First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) 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 BNGE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE charges 0.70% annually. There are 131 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% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | BNGE vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | BNGE vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | BNGE vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | BNGE vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | BNGE vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 4. There are 141 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | BNGE vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | BNGE vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 92 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BNGE vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 92 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | BNGE vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 91 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | BNGE vs PSI |
Top Performing BNGE Alternatives (YTD)
BNGE is at -15.56% YTD. There are 160 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 148.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 148.48% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | BNGE vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 86.53% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | BNGE vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 84.16% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | BNGE vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 78.69% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | BNGE vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 78.05% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BNGE vs AIS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has 17.77% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.63% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | BNGE vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BNGE vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.27% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | BNGE vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | BNGE vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.51% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BNGE vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has a 1-year max drawdown of -27.88%. There are 112 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | BNGE vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | BNGE vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | BNGE vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BNGE vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | BNGE vs KROP |
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Often Compared With BNGE
Investors most often compare BNGE with RSPN, ESPO, HERO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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