Horizon Digital Frontier ETF (YNOT) 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 YNOT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to YNOT
YNOT charges 0.75% annually. There are 137 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 | YNOT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | YNOT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | YNOT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | YNOT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | YNOT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YNOT
Among 139 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | YNOT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | YNOT vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | YNOT vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | YNOT vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | YNOT vs KNCT |
Top Performing YNOT Alternatives (YTD)
YNOT is at 21.63% YTD. There are 99 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 | YNOT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | YNOT vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | YNOT vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | YNOT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | YNOT vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YNOT
YNOT has 23.11% 1-year volatility. There are 60 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 | YNOT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | YNOT vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | YNOT vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | YNOT vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | YNOT vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YNOT
Among 139 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go 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 | YNOT vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | YNOT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | YNOT vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | YNOT vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | YNOT vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include MEDX, BCDF, SPAQ and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $210M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 50 | 0.84% | 18.68M | Sep 1999 | YNOT vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | Cryptocurrency | 16 | 3.23% | 22.49M | Aug 2022 | YNOT vs BCDF | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 20 | 2.81% | 10.01M | Jun 2007 | YNOT vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 70 | 22.17% | 5.82M | Feb 2023 | YNOT vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.47% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | YNOT vs BENJ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | Japan Equities | 2 | -13.33% | — | May 2025 | YNOT vs JAPN | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 67 | 14.07% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | YNOT vs HBTA | |
| Horizon Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation, Actively Managed | — | 9.84% | — | Jun 2025 | YNOT vs SFTY | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | — | 15.09% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | YNOT vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 17.11% | 57.59M | Dec 2025 | YNOT vs SMOX |
Often Compared With YNOT
Investors most often compare YNOT with STOX, FRGN, ARMH. These 10 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | — | 10.00% | — | Jun 2025 | YNOT vs STOX | |
| Horizon International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 24.35% | 93.80M | Dec 2025 | YNOT vs FRGN | |
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | Technology Equities | — | — | 2.04M | Mar 2025 | YNOT vs ARMH | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 22.26% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | YNOT vs SFTX | |
| Horizon Dividend Income ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed | — | 11.87% | — | Jun 2025 | YNOT vs DIVN | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 107.72% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | YNOT vs PSI | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | Technology Equities | 96 | 63.41% | 41.29M | Jun 2005 | YNOT vs PXQ | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | Technology Equities | 44 | 8.64% | 211.17M | Nov 2020 | YNOT vs GINN | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | YNOT vs SMH | |
| Defiance Connective Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 96 | 62.60% | 1.09B | Mar 2019 | YNOT vs UFOX |
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