SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF (MOTO) 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 MOTO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MOTO
MOTO charges 0.68% annually. There are 122 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 | MOTO vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | MOTO vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | MOTO vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | MOTO vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | MOTO vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MOTO
MOTO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 50 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | MOTO vs ASMH | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 93 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | MOTO vs GOOX | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | MOTO vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | MOTO vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 90 | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | MOTO vs PSI |
Top Performing MOTO Alternatives (YTD)
MOTO is at 17.24% YTD. There are 83 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 107.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 107.29% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | MOTO vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 81.53% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | MOTO vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 76.39% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | MOTO vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 72.78% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | MOTO vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 70.98% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | MOTO vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MOTO
MOTO has 24.52% 1-year volatility. There are 42 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 14.04% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | MOTO vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.25% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | MOTO vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | MOTO vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.63% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | MOTO vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.83% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | MOTO vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MOTO
MOTO has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.07%. There are 21 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 | MOTO vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | MOTO vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | MOTO vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | MOTO vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | MOTO vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from Guinness Atkinson
The 4 most viewed Guinness Atkinson ETFs shown here include DIVS, ADIV, GARA and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $55M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 61 | 12.41% | 39.50M | Mar 2021 | MOTO vs DIVS | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | Asia Pacific Equities, Dividend | 39 | 9.36% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | MOTO vs ADIV | |
| Guinness Atkinson Real Assets Income ETF | Global Equity Income | — | 10.88% | 398.81K | Dec 2025 | MOTO vs GARA | |
| Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder E... | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 380.68K | Dec 2025 | MOTO vs GAID |
Often Compared With MOTO
Investors most often compare MOTO with KARS, HAIL, DRIV. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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