Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) 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 TRFK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TRFK
TRFK charges 0.60% annually. There are 95 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 | TRFK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | TRFK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | TRFK vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | TRFK vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | TRFK vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TRFK
TRFK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 34 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TRFK vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TRFK vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | TRFK vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TRFK vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | TRFK vs SOXX |
Top Performing TRFK Alternatives (YTD)
TRFK is at 53.11% YTD. There are 19 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 177.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 177.51% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | TRFK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 112.57% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | TRFK vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TRFK vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96.03% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TRFK vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TRFK vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TRFK
TRFK has 34.39% 1-year volatility. There are 119 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.62% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | TRFK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TRFK vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.31% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | TRFK vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.49% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | TRFK vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.47% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TRFK vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TRFK
TRFK has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.56%. There are 81 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 | TRFK vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | TRFK vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | TRFK vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TRFK vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | TRFK vs GTEK |
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Often Compared With TRFK
Investors most often compare TRFK with FDTX, DTCR, IDGT. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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