Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) Alternatives
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) 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 VPN. 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 VPN
VPN charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VPN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VPN vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | VPN vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | VPN vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | VPN vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | VPN vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPN
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | VPN vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | VPN vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | VPN vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | VPN vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | VPN vs SMH |
Top Performing VPN Alternatives (YTD)
VPN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | VPN vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | VPN vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | VPN vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | VPN vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | VPN vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPN
VPN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | VPN vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | VPN vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | VPN vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | VPN vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | VPN vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPN
VPN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | VPN vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | VPN vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | VPN vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | VPN vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | VPN vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | VPN vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | VPN vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | VPN vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | VPN vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | VPN vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | VPN vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | VPN vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | VPN vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | VPN vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | VPN vs DAX |
Often Compared With VPN
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