First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CIBR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | CIBR vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | CIBR vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | CIBR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | CIBR vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | CIBR vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIBR
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 | CIBR vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | CIBR vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | CIBR vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | CIBR vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | CIBR vs SMH |
Top Performing CIBR Alternatives (YTD)
CIBR 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 | CIBR vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | CIBR vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | CIBR vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | CIBR vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | CIBR vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR 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 | CIBR vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | CIBR vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | CIBR vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | CIBR vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | CIBR vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIBR
CIBR 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 | CIBR vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | CIBR vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | CIBR vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | CIBR vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | CIBR vs PXQ |
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