First Trust IndXX NextG ETF (NXTG) Alternatives
First Trust IndXX NextG ETF (NXTG) 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 NXTG. 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 NXTG
NXTG charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NXTG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | NXTG vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | NXTG vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | NXTG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | NXTG vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | NXTG vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NXTG
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 | NXTG vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | NXTG vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | NXTG vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | NXTG vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | NXTG vs SMH |
Top Performing NXTG Alternatives (YTD)
NXTG 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 | NXTG vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | NXTG vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | NXTG vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | NXTG vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | NXTG vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NXTG
NXTG 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 | NXTG vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | NXTG vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | NXTG vs KROP | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | NXTG vs VOX | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 21.05% | Nov 6, 2020 | NXTG vs GINN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NXTG
NXTG 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 | NXTG vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | NXTG vs IDGT | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | NXTG vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | NXTG vs PXQ | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | NXTG vs KNCT |
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