TrimTabs Donoghue Forlines Risk Managed Innovation ETF (DFNV) 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 DFNV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFNV
DFNV charges 0.69% annually. There are 126 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% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | DFNV vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | DFNV vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | DFNV vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | DFNV vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | DFNV vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFNV
DFNV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 114 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | DFNV vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | DFNV vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | DFNV vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | DFNV vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | DFNV vs SOXX |
Top Performing DFNV Alternatives (YTD)
DFNV is at 3.54% YTD. There are 133 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 177.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 177.51% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | DFNV vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 112.57% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | DFNV vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | DFNV vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96.03% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | DFNV vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | DFNV vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFNV
DFNV has 18.46% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.62% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | DFNV vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | DFNV vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.31% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | DFNV vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.49% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | DFNV vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.47% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | DFNV vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFNV
DFNV has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.54%. There are 94 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | DFNV vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | DFNV vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | DFNV vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | DFNV vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | DFNV vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from TrimTabs
The 2 most viewed TrimTabs ETFs shown here include TTAI, TTAC and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $419M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrimTabs International Free Cash Flow Quality ETF ... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 15 | 0.95% | 113.82M | Jun 2017 | DFNV vs TTAI | |
| TrimTabs US Free Cash Flow Quality ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 52 | 17.43% | 418.75M | Sep 2016 | DFNV vs TTAC |
Often Compared With DFNV
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