Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) 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 MOON. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MOON
MOON charges 0.65% annually. There are 105 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% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | MOON vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | MOON vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | MOON vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | MOON vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | MOON vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MOON
Among 143 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | MOON vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | MOON vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | MOON vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | MOON vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | MOON vs SOXX |
Top Performing MOON Alternatives (YTD)
Among 168 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 187.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 187.72% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | MOON vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | MOON vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.38% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | MOON vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 113.37% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | MOON vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | MOON vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MOON
Among 176 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.55% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | MOON vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.98% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | MOON vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | MOON vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.57% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | MOON vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.32% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | MOON vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MOON
Among 143 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | MOON vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | MOON vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | MOON vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | MOON vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | MOON vs XT |
Other ETFs from Direxion
The 10 most viewed Direxion ETFs shown here include SOXL, SPXL, TECL and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $28B.
Often Compared With MOON
Investors most often compare MOON with ARKK, ROKT, KOMP. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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