ProShares Metaverse ETF (VERS) 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 VERS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VERS
VERS charges 0.58% annually. There are 86 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 | VERS vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | VERS vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VERS vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | VERS vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | VERS vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VERS
VERS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 61 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 | VERS vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | VERS vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | VERS vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | VERS vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | VERS vs KNCT |
Top Performing VERS Alternatives (YTD)
VERS is at 36.54% YTD. There are 57 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 | VERS vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | VERS vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | VERS vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | VERS vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | VERS vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VERS
VERS has 26.54% 1-year volatility. There are 97 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 | VERS vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | VERS vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | VERS vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | VERS vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | VERS vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VERS
VERS has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.02%. There are 98 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 | VERS vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | VERS vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | VERS vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | VERS vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | VERS vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from ProShares
The 10 most viewed ProShares ETFs shown here include TQQQ, BITO, QLD and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $40B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 71 | 64.46% | 39.77B | Feb 2010 | VERS vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.37% | 1.70B | Oct 2021 | VERS vs BITO | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 69 | 42.06% | 14.46B | Jun 2006 | VERS vs QLD | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 62 | 27.90% | 5.55B | Jun 2009 | VERS vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 62 | 19.37% | 8.38B | Jun 2006 | VERS vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 22 | 3.51% | 11.07B | Oct 2013 | VERS vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 90 | 114.00% | 3.05B | Jan 2007 | VERS vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 0 | -45.27% | 2.23B | Feb 2010 | VERS vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 1 | -19.06% | 398.99M | Oct 2011 | VERS vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -52.92% | 446.55M | Apr 2024 | VERS vs BITU |
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Investors most often compare VERS with VOO, SMH, PSI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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