VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF (GENZ) 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 GENZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ 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% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | GENZ vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | GENZ vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | GENZ vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | GENZ vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | GENZ vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 132 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 | GENZ vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | GENZ vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | GENZ vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | GENZ vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | GENZ vs KNCT |
Top Performing GENZ Alternatives (YTD)
GENZ is at -15.11% YTD. There are 159 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 | GENZ vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | GENZ vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | GENZ vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | GENZ vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | GENZ vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has 19.01% 1-year volatility. There are 21 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 | GENZ vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | GENZ vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | GENZ vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | GENZ vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | GENZ vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.40%. There are 105 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 | GENZ vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | GENZ vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | GENZ vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | GENZ vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | GENZ vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | GENZ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -0.90% | 27.13B | May 2006 | GENZ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 25 | 6.14% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | GENZ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals, Materials | 35 | -2.55% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | GENZ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -0.94% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | GENZ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 78.44% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | GENZ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 87 | 33.01% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | GENZ vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -8.99% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | GENZ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.27% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | GENZ vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.91% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | GENZ vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GENZ
Investors most often compare GENZ with DAPP, ARMH, BCI. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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