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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | DTEC vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | DTEC vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | DTEC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | DTEC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | DTEC vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 12. There are 122 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | DTEC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | DTEC vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | DTEC vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | DTEC vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | DTEC vs KNCT |
Top Performing DTEC Alternatives (YTD)
DTEC is at 3.04% YTD. There are 141 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 209.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 209.56% | 817.60K | Mar 2025 | DTEC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | DTEC vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | DTEC vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | DTEC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | DTEC vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has 18.33% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 12.76% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | DTEC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | DTEC vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | DTEC vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | DTEC vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | DTEC vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DTEC
DTEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.31%. There are 84 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | 450.77M | Jul 2001 | DTEC vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | DTEC vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | DTEC vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | DTEC vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | DTEC vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 39 | 16.31% | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | DTEC vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 50 | 24.60% | 459.78M | Nov 2013 | DTEC vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.83% | 1.38B | Jul 2009 | DTEC vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 68 | 14.21% | 1.38B | Jun 2012 | DTEC vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 62 | 28.72% | 145.33M | Jun 2018 | DTEC vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 72 | -0.39% | 161.79M | Dec 2014 | DTEC vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 83 | 14.02% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | DTEC vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 39 | 13.77% | 11.18M | May 2008 | DTEC vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 46 | 9.89% | 214.64M | Jun 2013 | DTEC vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 31 | 2.43% | 29.53M | Mar 2014 | DTEC vs EDOG |
Often Compared With DTEC
Investors most often compare DTEC with QTUM, FDIF, PSP. These 18 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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