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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | BNGE vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | BNGE vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | BNGE vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BNGE vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | BNGE vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 133 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 | BNGE vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BNGE vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BNGE vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | BNGE vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BNGE vs KNCT |
Top Performing BNGE Alternatives (YTD)
BNGE is at -18.00% YTD. There are 163 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 | BNGE vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | BNGE vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | BNGE vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BNGE vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BNGE vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has 17.84% 1-year volatility. There are 11 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 | BNGE vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BNGE vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BNGE vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | BNGE vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | BNGE vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNGE
BNGE has a 1-year max drawdown of -27.88%. There are 110 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 | BNGE vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BNGE vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | BNGE vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BNGE vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | BNGE vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With BNGE
Investors most often compare BNGE with RSPN, ESPO, HERO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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