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 126 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% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | TEC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | TEC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | TEC vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | TEC vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | TEC vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEC
TEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 46. There are 64 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 | TEC vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TEC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | TEC vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TEC vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | TEC vs SOXX |
Top Performing TEC Alternatives (YTD)
TEC is at 15.89% YTD. There are 95 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 | TEC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | TEC vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TEC vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TEC vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TEC vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEC
TEC has 22.29% 1-year volatility. There are 28 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 | TEC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TEC vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | TEC vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | TEC vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TEC vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEC
TEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.50%. There are 61 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 | TEC vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | TEC vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | TEC vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TEC vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | TEC vs GTEK |
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 | 71 | 25.42% | 3.46B | Feb 2022 | TEC vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 9.39% | 490.42M | Oct 2022 | TEC vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 70 | 12.41% | 233.70M | Jul 2013 | TEC vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -2.08% | 473.84M | Sep 2022 | TEC vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 42 | 7.43% | 43.49M | Nov 2022 | TEC vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 71 | 23.57% | 16.40M | Dec 2023 | TEC vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 2.38% | 149.42M | Sep 2021 | TEC vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 5.29% | 1.18B | Feb 2022 | TEC vs WINN | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 67 | 1.23% | 33.64M | Sep 2021 | TEC vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.15% | 171.18M | Apr 2023 | TEC vs HAPS |
Often Compared With TEC
Investors most often compare TEC with TECI.TO, ARMH, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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