- ISIN
- US37954Y3844
- CUSIP
- 37954Y384
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Oct 25, 2019
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Technology Equities, Cybersecurity
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Indxx Cybersecurity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
BUG Performance Chart
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) is up 30.1% since the beginning of the year. BUG is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,389.
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Returns By Period
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) has returned 30.14% so far this year and 14.02% over the past 12 months.
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
- 1D
- 0.69%
- 1M
- 16.21%
- 6M
- 28.99%
- YTD
- 30.14%
- 1Y
- 14.02%
- 3Y*
- 18.33%
- 5Y*
- 6.80%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 20.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.60%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
BUG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2019, BUG's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +36.8%, 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 54% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.01% | -12.29% | 0.00% | 5.73% | 36.84% | 5.12% | 3.80% | 30.14% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.76% | -1.14% | -4.52% | 4.89% | 2.92% | 6.27% | -6.60% | -1.21% | 2.80% | -2.24% | -8.58% | -3.11% | -5.04% |
| 2024 | 2.46% | 2.16% | -3.03% | -5.71% | 0.25% | 5.19% | 0.57% | 3.76% | 0.26% | -1.49% | 9.97% | -4.20% | 9.59% |
| 2023 | 6.66% | 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 4.20%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2019.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.53%) than losses (84.98%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.42 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
- 4.20%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 90.53%
- Downside Capture
- 84.98%
Expense Ratio
BUG has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUG ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BUG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.29 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.40 | 2.21 | -1.81 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.87 | 9.61 | -8.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Cybersecurity ETF provided a 0.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.32 | $0.21 | $0.13 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.03% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 2.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -41.66%Jan 2023 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 25dNov 2021 - Dec 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -37.69%Apr 2026 | 9mo 4d | 1mo 22d | 10mo 26dJul 2025 - Jun 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 24d | 3moFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.71%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 18d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2021 correction2021 | -16.39%Mar 2021 | 1mo 12d | 3mo | 4mo 12dFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.66% | -56.78% | +15.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -35.16% | -9.10% | -26.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -37.69% | -18.90% | -18.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.66% | -25.43% | -16.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.96% | -1.24% | -1.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.30% | -10.71% | -3.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.11% | 2.09% | +14.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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