First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) Alternatives
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) 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 XPND. 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 XPND
XPND charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XPND alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | XPND vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XPND vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | XPND vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | XPND vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | XPND vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XPND
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 | XPND vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | XPND vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | XPND vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | XPND vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | XPND vs SMH |
Top Performing XPND Alternatives (YTD)
XPND 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 | XPND vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | XPND vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | XPND vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | XPND vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | XPND vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XPND
XPND 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 | XPND vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | XPND vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | XPND vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | XPND vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | XPND vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XPND
XPND 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 | XPND vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | XPND vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | XPND vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | XPND vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | XPND vs PXQ |
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