Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) 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 BUG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BUG
BUG charges 0.50% annually. There are 64 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 | BUG vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | BUG vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | BUG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BUG vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | BUG vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUG
BUG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 124 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 | BUG vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BUG vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BUG vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | BUG vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BUG vs KNCT |
Top Performing BUG Alternatives (YTD)
BUG is at 20.72% YTD. There are 102 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 | BUG vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | BUG vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | BUG vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BUG vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BUG vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUG
BUG has 30.78% 1-year volatility. There are 122 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 | BUG vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BUG vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BUG vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | BUG vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | BUG vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUG
BUG has a 1-year max drawdown of -37.69%. There are 131 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 | BUG vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BUG vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | BUG vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BUG vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | BUG vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, URA and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 88 | 7.88% | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | BUG vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 15 | -2.28% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | BUG vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 34 | 17.93% | 7.06B | Nov 2010 | BUG vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 81 | 35.98% | 10.85B | May 2018 | BUG vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 75 | 25.71% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | BUG vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 11.15% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | BUG vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 4.75% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | BUG vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.96% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | BUG vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | BUG vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 59 | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | BUG vs PAVE |
Often Compared With BUG
Investors most often compare BUG with CIBR, HACK, IHAK. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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