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Best Cybersecurity ETFs to Buy in 2026 Looking to invest in the leading cybersecurity companies? Here are the top six cybersecurity ETFs to consider investing in. By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Mar 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM EST | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP Follow us Share KEY POINTS Cybersecurity costs are increasing; the average data breach now costs $4.88 million. Cybersecurity ETFs offer diversified investment in this growing industry without high stock volatility. Top cybersecurity ETFs include First Trust Nasdaq and Amplify Cyber Security, among others. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF as a long-term buy › Cybersecurity is becoming more costly and more critical. According to an IBM report, the average cost of a data breach has risen 10% over the past year to $4.88 million, the biggest one-year jump since before the COVID-19 pandemic. A steady migration to cloud-based IT infrastructure and a hybrid workforce that spends significant time outside the office aren't making security any easier. As a result, cybersecurity is a big and fast-growing industry. That rising risk is fueling growth across the cybersecurity industry. But individual cybersecurity stocks can be volatile, and it’s not always clear which companies will emerge as long-term winners. For investors who want exposure without betting on a single name, cybersecurity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a diversified way to invest in this expanding market. Top cybersecurity ETFs Given the growing demand for cybersecurity, it's no surprise that there are a number of ETF options to choose from. Data source: First Trust, ETF Managers Group, Global X, WisdomTree, iShares, and Vanguard. Data as of Nov. 5, 2025.  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (ETF) NUMBER OF STOCKS ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR) 32 0.58% $10.00 billion Amplify Cyber Security ETF (NYSEMKT:HACK) 23 0.6% $1.97 billion Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:BUG) 29 0.51% $853 million iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSEMKT:IHAK) 38 0.47% $735 million WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (NASDAQ:WCBR) 25 0.45% $120 million Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:VGT) 320 0.09% $130 billion Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select ETF (NYSEMKT:PSWD) 51 0.20% $7.04 million 1. First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Collapse CIBR TSX: CIBR First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF Today's Change (-3.60%) $-1.83 Current Price $48.94 YTD 1W 1M 3M 6M 1Y 5Y KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $48.45 - $50.01 52wk Range $46.00 - $63.43 Volume 25K With over $11 billion in assets under management, the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR -3.60%) is by far the largest pure-play ETF in this part of the technology sector. This large financial services firm offers a variety of investment products, and its cybersecurity offering is one of the longest-tenured in the ETF world. Its inception dates back to 2015, and the fund's shares have more than tripled since then. The First Trust Cybersecurity ETF currently comprises 32 cybersecurity companies, almost all of which are listed on a U.S. stock exchange. A handful of stocks are in adjacent industries, such as aerospace and defense, where security services are prominently featured. At the time of this writing, the top three holdings (which comprise about 24% of the fund's assets) are large tech companies Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO -2.73%). The ETF is rebalanced quarterly and has an annual expense ratio of 0.58% ($5.80 in fees are deducted from the fund's performance each year for every $1,000 invested). 2. Amplify Cybersecurity ETF Expand HACK NYSEMKT: HACK Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Cybersecurity ETF Today's Change (-4.05%) $-3.07 Current Price $72.66 KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $71.92 - $74.17 52wk Range $61.59 - $89.59 Volume 183K The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK -4.05%) has been around since 2014 and has amassed $2 billion in assets. It is also rebalanced quarterly and has performed very well since its inception. Its annual expense ratio is 0.6%. The big difference between it and First Trust's offering, though, is that the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF comprises just 23 stocks. That means greater portfolio concentration in top names in the industry and fewer of the fund's investments in smaller companies and international investments. There is significant overlap in the portfolios, as Broadcom is the Amplify fund's largest holding. 3. Global X Cybersecurity ETF Expand BUG NASDAQ: BUG Global X Funds - Global X Cybersecurity ETF Today's Change (-4.53%) $-1.14 Current Price $24.05 KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $23.66 - $24.55 52wk Range $23.66 - $37.55 Volume 2.3M A relative newcomer, the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG -4.53%) was launched in late 2019. It has grown to more than $850 million in investor funds and has outperformed both First Trust and Amplify since its launch. This Global X ETF is one of the more concentrated on this list, with just 29 stocks, and is heavily weighted toward large cybersecurity software companies. As of Spring 2026, and Palo Alto Networks, Akamai Technologies (AKAM -2.35%), and Fortinet (FTNT -3.43%) made up almost 27% of the fund's total assets. Like the other ETFs here, Global X's product pays little in dividends since the cybersecurity industry is focused primarily on growth. However, it has outperformed its peers in its short history. 4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF Expand NYSEMKT: IHAK iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF Today's Change (-3.75%) $-1.66 Current Price $42.59 KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $42.36 - $43.62 52wk Range $40.97 - $53.98 Volume 296K Also launched in 2019, the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (IHAK -3.75%) comes from one of the largest financial institutions in the world: BlackRock (BLK -3.58%). It comprises 38 different cybersecurity company stocks and other tech companies involved in cybersecurity, and BlackRock charges a lower annual fee than many of its peers, at just 0.47%. This ETF also isn't the most security-focused around. While many of the large cybersecurity players are in the portfolio, it also includes a smattering of cloud computing names in security-adjacent niches. 5. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund Expand NASDAQ: WCBR WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund Today's Change (-5.05%) $-1.27 Current Price $23.88 KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $23.74 - $24.82 52wk Range $22.80 - $32.71 Volume 43K The WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR -5.05%) is the newest ETF on this list, with an inception date of January 2021. While the company has accumulated only $120 million in assets so far, it offers a competitively priced product with annual fees of only 0.45%. This ETF is one of the most concentrated funds here, with just 25 cybersecurity stocks. CrowdStrike is the largest position, while Datadog (DDOG -7.90%) and Cyberark Software (NASDAQ:CYBR) round out the top three. The stocks within this ETF are rebalanced twice a year. 6. Vanguard Information Technology ETF Expand NYSEMKT: VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF Today's Change (-2.16%) $-15.04 Current Price $681.00 KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $679.17 - $692.49 52wk Range $451.00 - $806.99 Volume 1.3M Vanguard, whose founder Jack Bogle invented the index fund in 1976, doesn't have a dedicated ETF focused on cybersecurity. However, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT -2.16%) is worth mentioning. It is a broad-based index of the U.S. technology sector and is full of cybersecurity companies and other large businesses involved in security in some form. With an annual expense ratio of just 0.09% and about 320 total holdings, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF is a great way for investors to get passive exposure to the development of cybersecurity, along with other growth trends in technology, such as cloud computing and semiconductor designers. The fund has been around since 2004 and has averaged 13.8% annually in total returns. 7. Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF Collapse NASDAQ: PSWD Dbx ETF Trust - Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF Today's Change (-3.99%) $-1.21 Current Price $29.04 YTD 1W 1M 3M 6M 1Y 5Y KEY DATA POINTS Day's Range $28.95 - $29.16 52wk Range $28.95 - $37.90 Volume 1.8K The Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (PSWD -3.99%) is a relative newcomer, formed in mid-2023, and is the smallest ETF on this list by far, with just $7 million in assets. But it could be worth a look, as with a 0.20% expense ratio, it is by far the cheapest of the pure-play cybersecurity ETFs on this list. It is a more diversified fund than most of the other pure plays, with about 50 holdings. Palo Alto, Akamai, and Fortinet round out the top three, and there is substantial exposure to international cybersecurity stocks as well. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? 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Factors to consider when choosing a cybersecurity ETF There are a few things to keep in mind as you start your cybersecurity ETF search, whether you're thinking of buying one of the ETFs discussed here or are evaluating other options: Fees - The ETF's expense ratio shows how much you're paying in fees each year, as a percentage of your investment. This shouldn't be the only thing you consider, but if one fund is substantially cheaper than another, it's worth considering. Concentration - How much of an ETF's assets are in its largest holdings? Some ETFs are far more "top-heavy" than others, so be sure to check the holdings list. Stocks owned - Does an ETF focus on the large and most recognizable cybersecurity companies, or does it primarily own smaller, lesser-known companies? Both can be good ways to invest, but be sure you know what you're buying. How to incorporate cybersecurity ETFs into your portfolio Cybersecurity ETFs can serve several purposes in your investment portfolio. For one thing, they can give you exposure to the exciting opportunity of cybersecurity without the homework involved with choosing individual stocks. This way, you can win over the long term regardless of which individual companies end up on top. They can also add diversification to your portfolio, especially if you don't already have much technology or cybersecurity-specific exposure. Future outlook for the cybersecurity industry While there's no way to predict with any accuracy what any individual cybersecurity stocks or ETFs will do over a given period of time, there are some good reasons to consider adding some exposure to your portfolio. The global cybersecurity market is estimated at about $248 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach nearly $700 billion by 2034, as AI advancements, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies create a growing need for threat detection. AI, in particular, could be both a benefit and a threat, as it creates a massive expansion in the volume of data flowing around the world, but also the possibility of AI-driven malware. In short, while it's tough to pick individual winners, it's fair to say the cybersecurity industry has massive opportunities ahead, which is a strong argument for using the ETF approach to invest. Cybersecurity is a long-term investment With computing technology infiltrating every corner of the global economy, cybersecurity is poised to be one of the most important secular growth trends of the next decade and beyond. Individual stocks that develop security technology services will be volatile, but investing in a basket of them could yield big returns over the long term. An ETF is a quick and easy way to gain investment portfolio exposure to this critical segment of the tech sector. Is iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF a long-term buy right now? 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Can cybersecurity ETFs be part of a long-term investment strategy? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise. TMFMattFrankel @MattFrankelCFP Matt Frankel, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Cisco Systems and Zscaler. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock. 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Continue › STOCKS MENTIONED WC WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund NASDAQ: WCBR $23.88 (-5.05%) -$1.27 Motley Fool Stock Advisor's Latest Pick Get Access 899% AVG RETURN* Cisco Systems NASDAQ: CSCO $79.92 (-2.73%) -$2.24 HA Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Cybersecurity ETF NYSEMKT: HACK $72.66 (-4.05%) -$3.07 CI First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF NASDAQ: CIBR $60.76 (-3.77%) -$2.38 BU Global X Funds - Global X Cybersecurity ETF NASDAQ: BUG $24.05 (-4.53%) -$1.14 Fortinet NASDAQ: FTNT $78.25 (-3.43%) -$2.78 PS Dbx ETF Trust - Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF NASDAQ: PSWD $29.04 (-3.99%) -$1.21 IH iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF NYSEMKT: IHAK $42.59 (-3.75%) -$1.66 CI First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF TSX: CIBR $48.94 (-3.60%) -$1.83 AK Akamai Technologies NASDAQ: AKAM $114.50 (-2.35%) -$2.75 Datadog NASDAQ: DDOG $114.62 (-7.79%) -$9.68 VG Vanguard Information Technology ETF NYSEMKT: VGT $681.00 (-2.16%) -$15.04 BlackRock NYSE: BLK $933.85 (-3.57%) -$34.61 *Average returns of all recommendations since inception. 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