4 Biggest Cybersecurity ETFs in 2023

As data breaches and cyberattacks rise, cybersecurity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining traction.

The term cybersecurity originated in 1989, and today is defined as the measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or cyberattack threats. These measures can include people, policies and processes.

The number of security incidents is increasing every year, along with the costs companies must pay. In fact, according to a 2023 research report from IBM (NYSE:IBM), a single data breach event could cost an organization US$4.45 million — up 15 percent over the past three years and the highest cost in the 19 years since the first report was issued.

These threats are unlikely to fade anytime soon — in terms of the global cybersecurity sector, a Statista report published in mid-2023 suggests that the market could reach a value of US$583.3 billion by 2030.

There are multiple ways to invest in the cybersecurity market, but ETFs offer a low-cost way to enter the space. ETF fees and expenses are typically lower than those associated with mutual funds or other types of actively managed financial instruments. What’s more, ETFs provide exposure to a basket of stocks, meaning investors can spread their risk around.

According to ETF.com, there are seven cybersecurity ETFs listed in the US. Here’s a closer look at the top four cybersecurity ETFs by assets under management (AUM). All numbers and figures were current as of September 26, 2023.

1. First Trust NASDAQ CEA Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR)

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2. ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (ARCA:HACK)

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3. GlobalX Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:BUG)

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4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (ARCA:IHAK)

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This is an updated version of an article originally published by the Investing News Network in 2018.

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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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