First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF trades at $100.44, while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $69.77. The key difference: First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CIBR | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $100.60 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $60.74 | $58.20 |
Sector | — | Sector/Thematic |
Trailing returns across standard periods
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks and depositary receipts that comprise the index. The index includes securities of companies classified as cyber security companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on CIBR →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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