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 189 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% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | TMAT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | TMAT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | TMAT vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | 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 27. There are 109 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | TMAT vs ASMH | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 93 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | TMAT vs GOOX | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | TMAT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | TMAT vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 90 | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs PSI |
Top Performing TMAT Alternatives (YTD)
TMAT is at 13.29% YTD. There are 99 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 107.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 107.29% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | TMAT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 81.53% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | TMAT vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 76.39% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | TMAT vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 72.78% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | TMAT vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 70.98% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | TMAT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has 27.48% 1-year volatility. There are 69 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 14.04% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.25% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TMAT vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | TMAT vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.63% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | TMAT vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.83% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | TMAT vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TMAT
TMAT has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.63%. There are 75 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% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | TMAT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | TMAT vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | TMAT vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | TMAT vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | TMAT vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from Main
The 3 most viewed Main ETFs shown here include BUYW, INTL, SECT and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Buywrite ETF | Derivative Income | 86 | 5.08% | 1.30B | Dec 2015 | TMAT vs BUYW | |
| Main International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 10.10% | 239.69M | Dec 2022 | TMAT vs INTL | |
| Main Sector Rotation ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 10.61% | 2.78B | Sep 2017 | TMAT vs SECT |
Often Compared With TMAT
Investors most often compare TMAT with UAE, QQQ, QTUM-USD. These 18 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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