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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | GENZ vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | GENZ vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | GENZ vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | GENZ vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | GENZ vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 4. There are 145 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 | GENZ vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | GENZ vs CHPS | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 91 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | GENZ vs GOOX | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | GENZ vs FTXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | GENZ vs SOXX |
Top Performing GENZ Alternatives (YTD)
GENZ is at -8.92% YTD. There are 152 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 | GENZ vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 78.79% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | GENZ vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | GENZ vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 68.71% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | GENZ vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | GENZ vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has 20.62% 1-year volatility. There are 18 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 | GENZ vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.19% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | GENZ vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | GENZ vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.66% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | GENZ vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.86% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | GENZ vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GENZ
GENZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.40%. There are 99 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 | GENZ vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | GENZ vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | GENZ vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | GENZ vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | GENZ vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 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 | 87 | 50.09% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | GENZ vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -13.61% | 22.65B | May 2006 | GENZ vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 10 | -13.99% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | GENZ vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 37 | -16.16% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | GENZ vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 4.36% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | GENZ vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 44.20% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | GENZ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 31 | -10.75% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | GENZ vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -7.38% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | GENZ vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.10% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | GENZ vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | GENZ vs FLTR |
Often Compared With GENZ
Investors most often compare GENZ with BCI, ARMH, DAPP. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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