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CIBR

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

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

EquityTER 0.60%Dist.
TER
0.60%
AUM
$7B
CAGR
12.4%
Volatility
19.7%
Sharpe
0.48
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

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 46.3% of the fund.

1
PANWPalo Alto Networks
7.20%
2
CRWDCrowdStrike Holdings
6.80%
3
CSCOCisco Systems
5.50%
4
FTNTFortinet Inc.
5.00%
5
ZSZscaler Inc.
4.50%
6
GENGen Digital
4.00%
7
OKTAOkta Inc.
3.80%
8
NETCloudflare Inc.
3.50%
9
CYBRCyberArk Software
3.20%
10
LDOSLeidos Holdings
2.80%

Sector Breakdown

Technology
92%
Industrials
5%
Communication Services
3%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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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

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index. Competitor to HACK with different methodology. Includes CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler.
CIBR has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.60%, which means you pay $60 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, CIBR is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
CIBR is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
CIBR uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index index directly.