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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VGT
VGT charges 0.09% annually. There are 2 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 | VGT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | VGT vs FTEC | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | VGT vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | VGT vs GXPT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | VGT vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGT
VGT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 49 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 | VGT vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 94 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | VGT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | VGT vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | VGT vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | VGT vs SOXX |
Top Performing VGT Alternatives (YTD)
VGT is at 23.92% YTD. There are 70 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 167.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 167.69% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | VGT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 103.74% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | VGT vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94.91% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | VGT vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 89.83% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | VGT vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 88.58% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | VGT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGT
VGT has 23.36% 1-year volatility. There are 36 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 | VGT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | VGT vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | VGT vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.50% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | VGT vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.48% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | VGT vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGT
VGT has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.40%. There are 46 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 | VGT vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | VGT vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | VGT vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | VGT vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | VGT vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VXUS and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 11.30% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VGT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 11.75% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VGT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 13.28% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VGT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | 8.17% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VGT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 68 | 12.17% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VGT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 85 | 12.90% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VGT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 39 | 0.27% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VGT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 67 | 8.88% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VGT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 15.07% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VGT vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 14.16% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VGT vs VEA |
Often Compared With VGT
Investors most often compare VGT with QQQ, QQQM, SMH. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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