Main Thematic Innovation ETF (TMAT) 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 TMAT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT charges 1.49% annually. There are 177 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% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | TMAT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | TMAT vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | TMAT vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | TMAT vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | TMAT vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 83 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | TMAT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | TMAT vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TMAT vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | TMAT vs SOXX |
Top Performing TMAT Alternatives (YTD)
TMAT is at 18.93% YTD. There are 84 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 187.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 187.72% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | TMAT vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.38% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | TMAT vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 113.37% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TMAT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | TMAT vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has 25.75% 1-year volatility. There are 69 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.55% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.98% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TMAT vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | TMAT vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.57% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | TMAT vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.32% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TMAT vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.63%. There are 93 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | TMAT vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | TMAT vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | TMAT vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TMAT vs XT |
Other ETFs from Main Management
The 1 most viewed Main Management ETFs shown here include SECT and span 1 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Sector Rotation ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 9.97% | 2.79B | Sep 2017 | TMAT vs SECT |
Often Compared With TMAT
Investors most often compare TMAT with UAE, QQQ, QTUM-USD. These 18 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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