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 175 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% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | TMAT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | TMAT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | TMAT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | TMAT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | TMAT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 83 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 | TMAT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | TMAT vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TMAT vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | TMAT vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs KNCT |
Top Performing TMAT Alternatives (YTD)
TMAT is at 23.07% YTD. There are 95 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 | TMAT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | TMAT vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TMAT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | TMAT vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | TMAT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has 24.27% 1-year volatility. There are 74 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 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TMAT vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | TMAT vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | TMAT vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | TMAT vs KROP |
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 -8.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | 450.77M | Jul 2001 | TMAT vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | TMAT vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | TMAT vs NXTG |
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 | 68 | 11.86% | 3.06B | Sep 2017 | TMAT vs SECT |
Often Compared With TMAT
Investors most often compare TMAT with QTUM-USD, UAE, QQQ. These 18 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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