HACK vs. IVES

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HACK (ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF) and IVES (Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF) are both Technology Equities funds - HACK tracks the Prime Cyber Defense Index while IVES tracks the Solactive Wedbush Artificial Intelligence Index. Both are passively managed. A 0.65 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined. HACK charges 0.60%/yr vs 0.75%/yr for IVES.

Performance

HACK vs. IVES - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK) and Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with HACK having a 27.17% return and IVES slightly lower at 27.14%.

HACK

• 1D: -3.00%
• 1M: 24.54%
• YTD: 27.17%
• 6M: 21.31%
• 1Y: 21.52%
• 3Y*: 27.72%
• 5Y*: 11.82%
• 10Y*: 15.84%

IVES

• 1D: -2.92%
• 1M: 18.28%
• YTD: 27.14%
• 6M: 24.59%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HACK vs. IVES - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HACK ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF	27.17%	-4.08%
IVES Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF	27.14%	25.06%

Correlation

The correlation between HACK and IVES is 0.65, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2025	0.65

HACK vs. IVES - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	HACK	IVES
Technology	93.0%	67.8%
Industrials	6.9%	4.3%
Financial Services	0.1%	1.7%
Basic Materials	-	-
Communication Services	-	11.8%
Consumer Cyclical	-	12.9%
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Energy	-	-
Healthcare	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Utilities	-	1.7%

Return for Risk

HACK vs. IVES — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HACK

HACK Risk / Return Rank: 23
HACK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 24
HACK Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
HACK Omega Ratio Rank: 24
HACK Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
HACK Martin Ratio Rank: 21

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

HACK vs. IVES - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK) and Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	HACK	IVES	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.85	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.27	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.05	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.52	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HACK	IVES	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.85	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.49	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.68	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.57	2.32	-1.74

Drawdowns

HACK vs. IVES - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HACK drawdown since its inception was -42.68%, which is greater than IVES's maximum drawdown of -22.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HACK and IVES.

Drawdown Indicators

	HACK	IVES	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-42.68%	-22.64%	-20.04%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.67%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.90%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.68%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-38.68%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.00%	-3.69%	+0.69%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-11.63%	-5.63%	-6.00%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.58%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HACK	IVES	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.68%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.52%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	25.47%	25.77%	-0.30%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	24.18%	25.77%	-1.59%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	23.27%	25.77%	-2.50%

HACK vs. IVES - Expense Ratio Comparison

HACK has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than IVES's 0.75% expense ratio.

Dividends

HACK vs. IVES - Dividend Comparison

HACK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.06%, less than IVES's 0.33% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
HACK ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF	0.06%	0.07%	0.14%	0.20%	0.24%	0.26%	1.11%	0.14%	0.09%	0.01%	1.23%
IVES Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF	0.33%	0.41%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HACK and IVES in my portfolio?

HACK and IVES have a correlation of 0.65, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, HACK or IVES?

On fees, HACK is cheaper at 0.60% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HACK or IVES?

HACK is cheaper with a 0.60% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for IVES.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, HACK or IVES?

IVES has the higher dividend yield at 0.33%, compared with 0.06% for HACK.

What is the main difference between HACK and IVES?

HACK tracks Prime Cyber Defense Index, while IVES tracks Solactive Wedbush Artificial Intelligence Index. They also come from different issuers: ETFMG and Wedbush. Their fees differ too: 0.60% for HACK and 0.75% for IVES.