Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) Alternatives
Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) 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 LOUP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to LOUP
LOUP charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LOUP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | LOUP vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | LOUP vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | LOUP vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | LOUP vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | LOUP vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LOUP
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | LOUP vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | LOUP vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | LOUP vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | LOUP vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | LOUP vs SMH |
Top Performing LOUP Alternatives (YTD)
LOUP alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | LOUP vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | LOUP vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | LOUP vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | LOUP vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | LOUP vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LOUP
LOUP alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | LOUP vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | LOUP vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | LOUP vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | LOUP vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | LOUP vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LOUP
LOUP alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | LOUP vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | LOUP vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | LOUP vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | LOUP vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | LOUP vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | -0.13% | Jun 30, 2021 | LOUP vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | LOUP vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | LOUP vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | LOUP vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | LOUP vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | LOUP vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 81 | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | LOUP vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | LOUP vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | LOUP vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | LOUP vs BOUT |
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