CoreValues America First Technology ETF (USMD) 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 USMD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USMD
USMD charges 0.87% annually. There are 163 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 | USMD vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | USMD vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | USMD vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | USMD vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | USMD vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USMD
Among 147 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 | USMD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 94 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | USMD vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | USMD vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | USMD vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | USMD vs SOXX |
Top Performing USMD Alternatives (YTD)
Among 170 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 167.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 167.69% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | USMD vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 103.74% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | USMD vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94.91% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | USMD vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 89.83% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | USMD vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 88.58% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | USMD vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USMD
USMD has 26.33% 1-year volatility. There are 66 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 | USMD vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | USMD vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | USMD vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.50% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | USMD vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.48% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | USMD vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USMD
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 | USMD vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | USMD vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | USMD vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | USMD vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | USMD vs GTEK |
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