Themes Cybersecurity ETF (SPAM) 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 SPAM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SPAM
SPAM charges 0.35% annually. There are 18 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 | SPAM vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | SPAM vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | SPAM vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | SPAM vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | SPAM vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPAM
SPAM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 74 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | SPAM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | SPAM vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | SPAM vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | SPAM vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | SPAM vs SOXX |
Top Performing SPAM Alternatives (YTD)
SPAM is at 37.89% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | SPAM vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | SPAM vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | SPAM vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | SPAM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | SPAM vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPAM
SPAM has 27.91% 1-year volatility. There are 84 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | SPAM vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | SPAM vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | SPAM vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | SPAM vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | SPAM vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPAM
SPAM has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.02%. There are 105 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% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | SPAM vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | SPAM vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | SPAM vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | SPAM vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | SPAM vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from Themes
The 10 most viewed Themes ETFs shown here include NATO, GSIB, URAN and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $64M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 19 | 4.20% | — | Oct 2024 | SPAM vs NATO | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 83 | 17.31% | 28.23M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs GSIB | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -10.01% | — | Sep 2024 | SPAM vs URAN | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 36 | 4.46% | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | SPAM vs BOTT | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -17.12% | 22.02M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs AUMI | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 43 | -8.51% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SPAM vs AGMI | |
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 11 | -7.50% | 29.46M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs WISE | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 75 | 20.31% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs SMCF | |
| Themes Cloud Computing ETF | Technology Equities | 7 | -2.97% | 2.57M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs CLOD | |
| Themes Natural Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 12 | -0.16% | 1.59M | Dec 2023 | SPAM vs CZAR |
Often Compared With SPAM
Investors most often compare SPAM with CIBR, HACK, MSTY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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