First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) 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 CIBR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR 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 | CIBR vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | CIBR vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | CIBR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | CIBR vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | CIBR vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 102 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 | CIBR vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | CIBR vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | CIBR vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | CIBR vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | CIBR vs KNCT |
Top Performing CIBR Alternatives (YTD)
CIBR is at 28.52% YTD. There are 80 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 | CIBR vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | CIBR vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | CIBR vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | CIBR vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | CIBR vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR has 24.50% 1-year volatility. There are 78 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 | CIBR vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | CIBR vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | CIBR vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | CIBR vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | CIBR vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.99%. There are 95 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 | CIBR vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | CIBR vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | CIBR vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | CIBR vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | CIBR vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include GRID, NFTY, AIRR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $22B.
Often Compared With CIBR
Investors most often compare CIBR with HACK, BUG, IHAK. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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