Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) 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 FTEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTEC
FTEC charges 0.08% annually. No ETFs in the Technology Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | FTEC vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | FTEC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | FTEC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | FTEC vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | FTEC vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTEC
FTEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 49 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 | FTEC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | FTEC vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | FTEC vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | FTEC vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | FTEC vs KNCT |
Top Performing FTEC Alternatives (YTD)
FTEC is at 31.89% YTD. There are 70 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 | FTEC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | FTEC vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | FTEC vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | FTEC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | FTEC vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTEC
FTEC has 20.63% 1-year volatility. There are 34 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 | FTEC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | FTEC vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | FTEC vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | FTEC vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | FTEC vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTEC
FTEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.26%. There are 49 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 | FTEC vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | FTEC vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | FTEC vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | FTEC vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | FTEC vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FDVV, FBTC, FBND and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $26B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 64 | 8.39% | 9.18B | Sep 2016 | FTEC vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.34% | 14.17B | Jan 2024 | FTEC vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 40 | 0.50% | 25.56B | Oct 2014 | FTEC vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 68 | 16.16% | 10.01B | Sep 2003 | FTEC vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 15.59% | 6.21B | Jun 2020 | FTEC vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 11.23% | 7.04B | Apr 2007 | FTEC vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 20 | 3.16% | 2.46B | Oct 2013 | FTEC vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -39.45% | 1.22B | Jul 2024 | FTEC vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 7.70% | 5.32B | Nov 2023 | FTEC vs FELG | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | REIT | 22 | 7.59% | 1.44B | Feb 2015 | FTEC vs FREL |
Often Compared With FTEC
Investors most often compare FTEC with QQQM, QQQ, FSPTX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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