ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC) 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 DTEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC charges 0.50% annually. There are 64 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% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | DTEC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | DTEC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | DTEC vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | DTEC vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | DTEC vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. There are 125 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 94 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | DTEC vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | DTEC vs CHPS | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 91 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | DTEC vs GOOX | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | DTEC vs FTXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | DTEC vs SOXX |
Top Performing DTEC Alternatives (YTD)
DTEC is at 2.43% YTD. There are 127 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 108.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 108.31% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | DTEC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 78.79% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | DTEC vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | DTEC vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 68.71% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | DTEC vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | DTEC vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has 19.20% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.91% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | DTEC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.19% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | DTEC vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | DTEC vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.66% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | DTEC vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.86% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | DTEC vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.31%. There are 64 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% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | DTEC vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | DTEC vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | DTEC vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | DTEC vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | DTEC vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $13B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 66 | 22.35% | 13.00B | Aug 2010 | DTEC vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Energy Equities | 79 | 28.27% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | DTEC vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 10.71% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | DTEC vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 94 | 20.66% | 1.41B | Jun 2012 | DTEC vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 20 | -5.87% | 116.43M | Jun 2018 | DTEC vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 23.71% | 201.57M | Dec 2014 | DTEC vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 93 | 16.35% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DTEC vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 74 | 18.95% | 11.38M | May 2008 | DTEC vs RDOG | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 89 | 14.14% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | DTEC vs RFDA | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 15.05% | 230.06M | Jun 2013 | DTEC vs BFOR |
Often Compared With DTEC
Investors most often compare DTEC with QTUM, FDIF, PSP. These 18 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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