Cybersecurity combines defensive spending with tech-sector growth, and two ETFs dominate retail exposure: the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR) and the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSEARCA:HACK).
A dollar in First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR) on the last trading day of 2025 was worth about $1.22 by the close on June 5, 2026, while the same dollar in the S&P 500 was worth about $1.08.
The headline number making the rounds on cybersecurity ETF Twitter is bigger than the one the tape actually printed, and that gap is the most useful place to start.
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The described company operates within the financial sector, specifically focusing on investment in the realm of cyber security. It manages a fund that is structured to invest predominantly in stocks and depositary receipts of companies that are classified as "cyber security" entities by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The fund maintains a non-diversified portfolio, channeling at least 90% of its net assets, including funds borrowed for investment purposes, into securities that constitute the cyber security index. This strategic concentration on cyber security underscores the fund's commitment to capitalize on the growth potential of companies engaged in safeguarding digital assets, data, and networks.
This product targets the cyber security sector, aiming to provide investors with exposure to companies engaged in the development and provision of security technologies and services. By investing at least 90% of its net assets in the securities that make up the cyber security index, the fund seeks to mirror the performance of companies that are at the forefront of combating cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The inclusion of depositary receipts enables access to foreign companies in the cyber security realm, enhancing the fund's global reach.
The fund's non-diversified nature means that it can invest a larger portion of its assets in a narrower range of securities compared to diversified funds. This approach allows for potentially higher gains from the specific sector it targets but also comes with higher risk due to the lack of diversification. The fund's strategy is tailored for investors who are specifically interested in the cyber security sector and are willing to accept the associated risk levels for the chance of substantial rewards.