Pacer BlueStar Engineering the Future ETF (BULD) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BULD
BULD charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BULD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | BULD vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | BULD vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | BULD vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | BULD vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | BULD vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BULD
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | BULD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | BULD vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | BULD vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | BULD vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | BULD vs SMH |
Top Performing BULD Alternatives (YTD)
BULD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | BULD vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | BULD vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | BULD vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | BULD vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | BULD vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BULD
BULD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | BULD vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | BULD vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | BULD vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | BULD vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | BULD vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BULD
BULD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | BULD vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | BULD vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | BULD vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | BULD vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | BULD vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from Pacer
Most popular Pacer ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 60 | 4.30% | Dec 16, 2016 | BULD vs COWZ | |
| Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 40... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -4.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | BULD vs QDPL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 93 | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | BULD vs GCOW | |
| Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -4.15% | Dec 21, 2022 | BULD vs COWG | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 1.28% | Jun 16, 2017 | BULD vs CALF | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | REIT | 29 | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | BULD vs SRVR | |
| Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF | Technology Equities | 70 | -2.84% | Jun 8, 2022 | BULD vs TRFK | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -5.61% | Jun 11, 2015 | BULD vs PTLC | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 18 | 0.24% | May 14, 2018 | BULD vs INDS | |
| Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -7.23% | Jun 11, 2015 | BULD vs PTNQ |
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