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Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US37954Y3844
CUSIP
37954Y384
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Oct 25, 2019
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Indxx Cybersecurity Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Cybersecurity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) has returned -17.56% so far this year and -22.33% over the past 12 months.


Global X Cybersecurity ETF

1D
3.33%
1M
0.00%
YTD
-17.56%
6M
-28.62%
1Y
-22.33%
3Y*
2.39%
5Y*
0.17%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2019, BUG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, BUG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-6.01%-12.29%0.00%-17.56%
20256.76%-1.14%-4.52%4.89%2.92%6.27%-6.60%-1.21%2.80%-2.24%-8.58%-3.11%-5.04%
20242.46%2.16%-3.03%-5.71%0.25%5.19%0.57%3.76%0.26%-1.49%9.97%-4.20%9.59%
20236.66%1.89%3.99%-9.00%14.06%-0.33%4.72%-1.24%-3.19%-4.90%15.89%9.60%41.40%
2022-9.92%7.83%1.81%-7.32%-9.55%-5.09%2.96%4.97%-11.03%5.12%-9.18%-8.12%-33.63%
2021-1.31%-4.81%-5.58%7.35%2.05%5.07%3.88%8.68%-6.27%9.47%-4.67%0.43%13.24%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Cybersecurity ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.14%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 2019.

  • This ETF participated in 89.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.36% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-1.14%
Beta
0.94
0.45
Upside Capture
74.36%
Downside Capture
89.32%

Expense Ratio

BUG has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BUG ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


BUG Risk / Return Rank: 22
Overall Rank
BUG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BUG Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
Sortino Ratio Rank
BUG Omega Ratio Rank: 22
Omega Ratio Rank
BUG Calmar Ratio Rank: 22
Calmar Ratio Rank
BUG Martin Ratio Rank: 11
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BUGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.80

0.90

-1.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.00

1.39

-2.39

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.88

1.21

-0.33

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.66

1.40

-2.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.53

6.61

-8.14

Explore BUG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Cybersecurity ETF provided a 0.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.30$0.352019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.01$0.01$0.03$0.03$0.32$0.21$0.13$0.04

Dividend yield

0.05%0.04%0.09%0.10%1.56%0.66%0.46%0.24%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Cybersecurity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.03
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.03
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.32
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.21

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Cybersecurity ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Cybersecurity ETF was 41.66%, occurring on Jan 5, 2023. Recovery took 481 trading sessions.

The current Global X Cybersecurity ETF drawdown is 32.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-41.66%Nov 10, 2021290Jan 5, 2023481Dec 4, 2024771
-35.69%Jul 10, 2025181Mar 27, 2026
-34.72%Feb 11, 202026Mar 18, 202037May 11, 202063
-18.71%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202553Jun 25, 202588
-16.39%Feb 16, 202131Mar 30, 202162Jun 28, 202193

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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