Pacer BlueStar Engineering the Future ETF (BULD) 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 BULD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BULD
BULD charges 0.60% annually. There are 95 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 | BULD vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | BULD vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | BULD vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BULD vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | BULD vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BULD
BULD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 71. There are 57 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 | BULD vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BULD vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BULD vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | BULD vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BULD vs KNCT |
Top Performing BULD Alternatives (YTD)
BULD is at 34.29% YTD. There are 62 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 | BULD vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | BULD vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | BULD vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BULD vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | BULD vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BULD
BULD has 27.85% 1-year volatility. There are 103 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 | BULD vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BULD vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | BULD vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | BULD vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | BULD vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BULD
BULD has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.48%. There are 36 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 | BULD vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | BULD vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | BULD vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | BULD vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | BULD vs NXTG |
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Often Compared With BULD
Investors most often compare BULD with IBOT, AIQ, AGIX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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