Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF (TRUT) 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 TRUT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TRUT
TRUT charges 0.13% annually. There are 3 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 | TRUT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | TRUT vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | TRUT vs VGT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TRUT vs CHPS | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | TRUT vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TRUT
Among 146 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TRUT vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TRUT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | TRUT vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TRUT vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | TRUT vs SOXX |
Top Performing TRUT Alternatives (YTD)
TRUT is at 17.44% YTD. There are 91 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 | TRUT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 112.57% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | TRUT vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | TRUT vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96.03% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | TRUT vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | TRUT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TRUT
TRUT has 23.33% 1-year volatility. There are 35 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 | TRUT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | TRUT vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.31% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | TRUT vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.49% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | TRUT vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.47% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TRUT vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TRUT
Among 147 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | TRUT vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | TRUT vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | TRUT vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | TRUT vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | TRUT vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 66.69% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | TRUT vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -12.70% | 23.05B | May 2006 | TRUT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -10.33% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | TRUT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 29 | -13.54% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | TRUT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 2.17% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | TRUT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 84 | 56.96% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | TRUT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 52 | 7.06% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | TRUT vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -6.19% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | TRUT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.16% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | TRUT vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.46% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | TRUT vs FLTR |
Often Compared With TRUT
Investors most often compare TRUT with AIPO, HACK, SPRX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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