Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Alternatives
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) 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 VGT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VGT
VGT charges 0.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | VGT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VGT vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | VGT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | VGT vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | VGT vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGT
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2024 | VGT vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | Jul 12, 2023 | VGT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | VGT vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Dec 20, 2011 | VGT vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | Jun 23, 2005 | VGT vs PSI |
Top Performing VGT Alternatives (YTD)
VGT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 42.50% | Mar 13, 2025 | VGT vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 29.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | VGT vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | VGT vs PSI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 21.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | VGT vs IDGT | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | VGT vs TCAI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGT
VGT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | VGT vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.26% | Jul 29, 2025 | VGT vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | VGT vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | VGT vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | VGT vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGT
VGT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | Jul 10, 2001 | VGT vs IDGT | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | Nov 5, 2019 | VGT vs TDV | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | -10.67% | Jan 11, 2006 | VGT vs RSPT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | -10.74% | Aug 14, 2012 | VGT vs TDIV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | VGT vs KROP |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 54 | -3.55% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 54 | -3.13% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | 2.81% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 38 | -9.29% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 68 | -0.97% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 60 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 48 | 0.31% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 43 | -1.33% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 3.71% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGT vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 83 | 3.65% | Jul 20, 2007 | VGT vs VEA |
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