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First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

Tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index. Competitor to HACK with different methodology. Includes CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler.

TER
0.60%
AUM
$7B
CAGR
12.4%
Volatility
19.7%
Max Drawdown
-28.3%
Data Range
2015-07 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-13.6%
Worst DD-28.3%
Worst date2022-09

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return15.6%
Best32.1%
Worst4.1%
% positive100%
94 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US33738R8426
Issuer
First Trust
Benchmark
Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.60%
Assets Under Management
$7B approx.
Inception Date
2015-07-07
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NASDAQ
Number of Holdings
~35
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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), First Trust (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17