Harbor Transformative Technologies ETF (TEC) 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 TEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TEC
TEC charges 0.69% annually. There are 125 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 | TEC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | TEC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | TEC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | TEC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | TEC vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEC
TEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 73 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 | TEC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | TEC vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TEC vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | TEC vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | TEC vs KNCT |
Top Performing TEC Alternatives (YTD)
TEC is at 20.38% YTD. There are 102 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 | TEC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | TEC vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TEC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | TEC vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | TEC vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEC
TEC has 20.11% 1-year volatility. There are 27 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 | TEC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TEC vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | TEC vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | TEC vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | TEC vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEC
TEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.50%. There are 65 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 | TEC vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | TEC vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | TEC vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | TEC vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | TEC vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Harbor
The 10 most viewed Harbor ETFs shown here include HGER, HAPI, GDIV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 78 | 28.12% | 3.20B | Feb 2022 | TEC vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 8.77% | 486.83M | Oct 2022 | TEC vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | 11.37% | 230.41M | Jul 2013 | TEC vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | 0.79% | 490.20M | Sep 2022 | TEC vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 26 | -4.02% | 37.13M | Nov 2022 | TEC vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 54 | 27.40% | 15.30M | Dec 2023 | TEC vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 63 | 1.74% | 140.80M | Sep 2021 | TEC vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | 7.32% | 1.16B | Feb 2022 | TEC vs WINN | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 65 | 1.12% | 32.76M | Sep 2021 | TEC vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 48 | 10.18% | 159.91M | Apr 2023 | TEC vs HAPS |
Often Compared With TEC
Investors most often compare TEC with ARMH, SOXQ, BPH. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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