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% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | BULD vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | BULD vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | BULD vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | BULD vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | BULD vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BULD
BULD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 28 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | BULD vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | BULD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 92 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BULD vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 92 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | BULD vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 91 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | BULD vs PSI |
Top Performing BULD Alternatives (YTD)
BULD is at 33.10% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 148.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 148.48% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | BULD vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 86.53% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | BULD vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 84.16% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | BULD vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 78.69% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | BULD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 78.05% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BULD vs AIS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BULD
BULD has 31.02% 1-year volatility. There are 107 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.63% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | BULD vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BULD vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.27% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | BULD vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | BULD vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.51% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BULD vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BULD
BULD has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.48%. There are 31 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | BULD vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | BULD vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | BULD vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BULD vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | BULD vs KROP |
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Often Compared With BULD
Investors most often compare BULD with IBOT, AGIX, AIQ. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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