Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF (CRTC) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CRTC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | CRTC vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | CRTC vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | CRTC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | CRTC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | CRTC vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CRTC
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 | 95 | Jul 12, 2023 | CRTC vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | CRTC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | CRTC vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Dec 20, 2011 | CRTC vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | Jun 23, 2005 | CRTC vs PSI |
Top Performing CRTC Alternatives (YTD)
CRTC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 38.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | CRTC vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 26.00% | Mar 13, 2025 | CRTC vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | CRTC vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.62% | Aug 4, 2025 | CRTC vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 21.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | CRTC vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.08% | Jan 27, 2022 | CRTC vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.23% | Jul 29, 2025 | CRTC vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | CRTC vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | CRTC vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | CRTC vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CRTC
CRTC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | Jul 10, 2001 | CRTC vs IDGT | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | Nov 5, 2019 | CRTC vs TDV | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -9.99% | Jun 23, 2005 | CRTC vs PXQ | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | Jun 23, 2005 | CRTC vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | Feb 17, 2011 | CRTC vs NXTG |
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Often Compared With CRTC
What investors most often compare with CRTC, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Blockchain ETF | Technology Equities, Actively Managed, Blockchain | 40 | -11.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | CRTC vs BKCH | |
| iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | Technology Equities | 64 | -6.15% | Mar 13, 2001 | CRTC vs IGM |
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