ARK The 3D Printing ETF (PRNT) 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 PRNT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PRNT
PRNT charges 0.66% annually. There are 117 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 | PRNT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | PRNT vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | PRNT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | PRNT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | PRNT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRNT
PRNT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 25. There are 103 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 | PRNT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | PRNT vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | PRNT vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | PRNT vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | PRNT vs KNCT |
Top Performing PRNT Alternatives (YTD)
PRNT is at 13.07% YTD. There are 125 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 | PRNT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 144.17% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | PRNT vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | PRNT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | PRNT vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | PRNT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRNT
PRNT has 22.26% 1-year volatility. There are 51 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 | PRNT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | PRNT vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | PRNT vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | PRNT vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | PRNT vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRNT
PRNT has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.22%. There are 59 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 | PRNT vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | PRNT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | PRNT vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | PRNT vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | PRNT vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from ARK
The 10 most viewed ARK ETFs shown here include ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Innovation ETF | Technology Equities | 24 | 1.61% | 6.48B | Oct 2014 | PRNT vs ARKK | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Technology Equities, Robotics | 62 | 21.08% | 2.11B | Sep 2014 | PRNT vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 17 | -0.79% | 1.67B | Sep 2014 | PRNT vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 58 | 23.67% | 717.30M | Mar 2021 | PRNT vs ARKX | |
| ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.34% | 2.38B | Jan 2024 | PRNT vs ARKB | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 7 | -16.17% | 827.50M | Feb 2019 | PRNT vs ARKF | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 35 | 17.09% | 1.24B | Oct 2014 | PRNT vs ARKG | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 36 | 4.08% | 139.30M | Dec 2017 | PRNT vs IZRL | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | Cryptocurrency | — | — | 1.40M | Nov 2023 | PRNT vs ARKD | |
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | — | 3.59M | Nov 2023 | PRNT vs ARKY |
Often Compared With PRNT
Investors most often compare PRNT with ITA, VUG, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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