First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) Alternatives
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) 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 TDIV. 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 TDIV
TDIV charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TDIV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | TDIV vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | TDIV vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | TDIV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | TDIV vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | TDIV vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TDIV
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 | TDIV vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | TDIV vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | TDIV vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | TDIV vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | TDIV vs SMH |
Top Performing TDIV Alternatives (YTD)
TDIV 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 | TDIV vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | TDIV vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | TDIV vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | TDIV vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | TDIV vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TDIV
TDIV 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 | TDIV vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | TDIV vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | TDIV vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | TDIV vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | TDIV vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TDIV
TDIV 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 | TDIV vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | TDIV vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | TDIV vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | TDIV vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | TDIV vs PXQ |
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