First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY) Alternatives
First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY) 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 SKYY. 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 SKYY
SKYY charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SKYY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | SKYY vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | SKYY vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | SKYY vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | SKYY vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | SKYY vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SKYY
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 | SKYY vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | SKYY vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | SKYY vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SKYY vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | SKYY vs SMH |
Top Performing SKYY Alternatives (YTD)
SKYY 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 | SKYY vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | SKYY vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | SKYY vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | SKYY vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | SKYY vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SKYY
SKYY 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 | SKYY vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | SKYY vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | SKYY vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | SKYY vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | SKYY vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SKYY
SKYY 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 | SKYY vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | SKYY vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | SKYY vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | SKYY vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | SKYY vs PXQ |
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