VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) Alternatives
VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) 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 DAPP. 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 DAPP
DAPP charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DAPP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | DAPP vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | DAPP vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | DAPP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | DAPP vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | DAPP vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DAPP
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 | DAPP vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | DAPP vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | DAPP vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | DAPP vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | DAPP vs SMH |
Top Performing DAPP Alternatives (YTD)
DAPP 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 | DAPP vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | DAPP vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | DAPP vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | DAPP vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | DAPP vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP 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 | DAPP vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | DAPP vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | DAPP vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | DAPP vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | DAPP vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DAPP
DAPP 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 | DAPP vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | DAPP vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | DAPP vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | DAPP vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | DAPP vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | DAPP vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | DAPP vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | DAPP vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | DAPP vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | DAPP vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | DAPP vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | DAPP vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | DAPP vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | DAPP vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Gaming | 19 | -12.65% | Oct 16, 2018 | DAPP vs ESPO |
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