VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) belongs to the Blockchain category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DAPP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP charges 0.52% annually. There are 14 ETFs in the Blockchain category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin XRP ETF | 0.19% | — | Nov 2025 | DAPP vs XRPZ | |
| 21Shares Solana ETF | 0.21% | 2.99M | Nov 2025 | DAPP vs TSOL | |
| Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF | 0.25% | — | Dec 2025 | DAPP vs QSOL | |
| 21Shares XRP ETF | 0.30% | 124.21M | Dec 2025 | DAPP vs TOXR | |
| VanEck Solana ETF | 0.30% | 15.06M | Oct 2025 | DAPP vs VSOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 11 ETFs in the Blockchain category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 88 | 84.34M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs HECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | 84 | 21.66M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs DECO | |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | 54 | 129.14M | Jan 2018 | DAPP vs LEGR | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 48 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | DAPP vs WGMI | |
| VanEck Onchain Economy ETF | 25 | — | May 2025 | DAPP vs NODE |
Top Performing DAPP Alternatives (YTD)
DAPP is at 8.11% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Blockchain category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 86.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradr 2X Long CORZ Daily ETF | 86.55% | — | Nov 2025 | DAPP vs COZX | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | 68.09% | 21.66M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs DECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 65.28% | 84.34M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs HECO | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 36.58% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | DAPP vs WGMI | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF | 25.54% | 20.37M | Jan 2025 | DAPP vs MNRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP has 62.54% 1-year volatility. There are 23 ETFs in the Blockchain category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.51%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | 14.51% | 129.14M | Jan 2018 | DAPP vs LEGR | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 17.64% | — | Feb 2025 | DAPP vs CBXJ | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 26.87% | — | Feb 2025 | DAPP vs CBTJ | |
| Innovator Uncapped Bitcoin 20 Floor ETF - Quarterl... | 27.41% | — | Feb 2025 | DAPP vs QBF | |
| Fortuna Hedged Bitcoin ETF | 28.11% | — | Mar 2025 | DAPP vs HBTC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP has a 1-year max drawdown of -48.21%. There are 14 ETFs in the Blockchain category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | -10.40% | 129.14M | Jan 2018 | DAPP vs LEGR | |
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | -21.03% | 84.34M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs HECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | -25.60% | 21.66M | Sep 2024 | DAPP vs DECO | |
| Siren ETF Trust Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF | -29.53% | 34.70M | Jan 2018 | DAPP vs BLCN | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | -30.16% | — | Feb 2025 | DAPP vs CBXJ |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | DAPP vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | DAPP vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | DAPP vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | DAPP vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | DAPP vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | DAPP vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | DAPP vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | DAPP vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | DAPP vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | DAPP vs FLTR |
Often Compared With DAPP
Investors most often compare DAPP with BLOK, BKCH, FDIG. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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