ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK) 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 HACK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HACK
HACK charges 0.60% annually. There are 95 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 | HACK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | HACK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | HACK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | HACK vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | HACK vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HACK
HACK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 109 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 | HACK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | HACK vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | HACK vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | HACK vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | HACK vs KNCT |
Top Performing HACK Alternatives (YTD)
HACK is at 27.17% YTD. There are 84 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 | HACK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | HACK vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | HACK vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | HACK vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | HACK vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HACK
HACK has 25.47% 1-year volatility. There are 86 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 | HACK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | HACK vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | HACK vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | HACK vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | HACK vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HACK
HACK has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.67%. There are 87 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 | HACK vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | HACK vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | HACK vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | HACK vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | HACK vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from ETFMG
The 7 most viewed ETFMG ETFs shown here include AIEQ, MJ, BDRY and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $163M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Powered Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | 10.58% | 123.94M | Oct 2017 | HACK vs AIEQ | |
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Cannabis | 21 | -14.07% | 133.61M | Dec 2015 | HACK vs MJ | |
| Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF | Commodities | 85 | 43.90% | 40.49M | Mar 2018 | HACK vs BDRY | |
| ETFMG Prime Mobile Payments ETF | Technology Equities | 2 | -16.45% | 162.68M | Jul 2015 | HACK vs IPAY | |
| BlueStar Israel Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 35 | 17.19% | 123.56M | Nov 2015 | HACK vs ITEQ | |
| ETFMG Travel Tech ETF | Consumer Discretionary Equities | 3 | -16.40% | 24.43M | Feb 2020 | HACK vs AWAY | |
| ETFMG U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF | Cannabis | — | — | 111.57M | May 2021 | HACK vs MJUS |
Often Compared With HACK
Investors most often compare HACK with CIBR, BUG, WCBR. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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