Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF (FRWD) 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 FRWD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FRWD
FRWD charges 0.65% annually. There are 106 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% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FRWD vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | FRWD vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | FRWD vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | FRWD vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | FRWD vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FRWD
Among 147 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | FRWD vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | FRWD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 92 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | FRWD vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 92 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | FRWD vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 91 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | FRWD vs PSI |
Top Performing FRWD Alternatives (YTD)
Among 170 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 148.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 148.48% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | FRWD vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 86.53% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | FRWD vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 84.16% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | FRWD vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 78.69% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | FRWD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 78.05% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | FRWD vs AIS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FRWD
FRWD has 34.70% 1-year volatility. There are 121 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.63% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | FRWD vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | FRWD vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.27% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | FRWD vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | FRWD vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.51% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | FRWD vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FRWD
Among 147 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | FRWD vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | FRWD vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | FRWD vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | FRWD vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | FRWD vs KROP |
Other ETFs from Nomura
The 4 most viewed Nomura ETFs shown here include EMEQ, LRGG, LTAX and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $658M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 57.19% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | FRWD vs EMEQ | |
| Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -2.36% | 397.29M | May 2024 | FRWD vs LRGG | |
| Nomura Tax-Free USA ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | — | 5.00M | Jan 2026 | FRWD vs LTAX | |
| Nomura National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF | High Yield Muni | 88 | 3.92% | 30.14M | Mar 2025 | FRWD vs HTAX |
Often Compared With FRWD
Investors most often compare FRWD with SMH, UFOX, ARMH. These 15 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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