Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF (CRTC) 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 CRTC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC charges 0.35% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | CRTC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | CRTC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | CRTC vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | CRTC vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | CRTC vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 80 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | CRTC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | CRTC vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | CRTC vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | CRTC vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | CRTC vs SOXX |
Top Performing CRTC Alternatives (YTD)
CRTC is at 4.11% YTD. There are 123 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 187.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 187.72% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | CRTC vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | CRTC vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.38% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | CRTC vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 113.37% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | CRTC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | CRTC vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC has 13.55% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Technology Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.98% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | CRTC vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | CRTC vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.57% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | CRTC vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.32% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | CRTC vs XT | |
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | 17.73% | 4.63M | Jan 2022 | CRTC vs BNGE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.05%. There is 1 ETF in the Technology Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | CRTC vs IDGT | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | CRTC vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | CRTC vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | CRTC vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 234.85M | Sep 2021 | CRTC vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include XAIX, DBJP, SNPD and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With CRTC
Investors most often compare CRTC with KNCT, HYRM, IGV. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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