BUG — Global X Cybersecurity ETF
Technology Ranked #425 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Global X Funds
BUG Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in BUG over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
BUG Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: BUG's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in BUG?
See what a lump sum in BUG would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The Global X Cybersecurity ETF, identified by the ticker BUG, is a technology sector fund managed by Global X Funds. It currently holds an asset base of $1.20 billion and trades at a price of $37.25 per share. Within the broader universe of 458 tracked ETFs, the fund ranks #425 overall and has received an ETFValuer grade of D with a score of 39.3 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.5% and offers a dividend yield of 0.03%. Although the fund is part of a category containing 17 ETFs, its lower overall ranking and modest asset size suggest a specific niche adoption compared to larger peers. The combination of a high expense ratio relative to its yield and a mid-tier asset base reflects its current market positioning within the technology sector.
Recent price action shows significant short-term volatility, with a one-day decline of 2.64% followed by a sharper one-week drop of 8.52%. Despite these immediate losses, the fund has demonstrated strong momentum over longer periods, posting a one-month return of 9.49% and a three-month gain of 35.90%. Year-to-date performance stands at +25.21%, while the six-month return is recorded at +27.39%. The one-year return is +4.73%, which contrasts with the more aggressive three-year return of +49.65%. This pattern indicates a divergence where recent short-term fluctuations have been negative, yet the fund has delivered substantial gains over the past three years and the current year.
The fund carries a Very High volatility label and a beta of 1.15, indicating that its price movements are more pronounced than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of -0.01 suggests that the risk-adjusted returns have been negligible or negative over the measured period. This risk profile is further evidenced by a maximum drawdown of -37.69%, which highlights the potential for significant capital loss during market downturns. The combination of high beta and deep drawdowns implies the fund experiences amplified swings in both up and down markets. Investors face a scenario where high volatility is not consistently compensated by positive risk-adjusted performance metrics.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
BUG Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. | 10.69% | $85M |
| 2 | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 7.97% | $64M |
| 3 | FORTINET, INC. | 7.73% | $62M |
| 4 | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. | 6.10% | $49M |
| 5 | CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. | 5.50% | $44M |
| 6 | GEN DIGITAL INC. | 5.24% | $42M |
| 7 | OKTA, INC. | 4.99% | $40M |
| 8 | SentinelOne Inc | 4.74% | $38M |
| 9 | BlackBerry Limited | 4.34% | $35M |
| 10 | RUBRIK, INC. | 4.29% | $34M |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 61.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how BUG's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With BUG
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with BUG's top 10 — CIBR overlaps most, holding 5 of the same companies as BUG's top 10 (38.0% of BUG's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | BUG Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 5 | 38.0% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., FORTINET, INC., CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC.… |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | 1 | 10.7% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. |
| VFQY | Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares | 1 | 7.7% | FORTINET, INC. |
| EIS | iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 1 | 6.1% | CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What BUG's Fees Cost You
BUG charges an expense ratio of 0.50% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
BUG Dividend Income Estimator
BUG currently yields 0.03%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
BUG Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.34% and average daily volume is 1.2M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.20B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: BUG is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
BUG Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -2.64% |
| 1-Week | -8.52% |
| 1-Month | +9.49% |
| 3-Month | +35.90% |
| 6-Month | +27.39% |
| YTD | +25.21% |
| 1-Year | +4.73% |
| 3-Year | +49.65% |
How BUG Compares to Other Technology ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | B+ |
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | +103.94% | 0.35% | $77.2B |
| #35 | B+ |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | +35.85% | 0.08% | $124B |
| #37 | B+ |
VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | +35.21% | 0.09% | $169B |
| #38 | B+ |
SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | +127.40% | 0.34% | $47.8B |
| #61 | B |
FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | +35.79% | 0.084% | $21.0B |
| #68 | B |
SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | +119.91% | 0.19% | $2.77B |
| #96 | B |
IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | +34.61% | 0.38% | $25.4B |
| #102 | B |
XSD | State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | +95.89% | 0.35% | $3.48B |
| #108 | B |
IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | +35.38% | 0.39% | $10.7B |
| #118 | B |
PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | +151.51% | 0.56% | $3.10B |
| #264 | C |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | +19.42% | 0.58% | $13.8B |
| #296 | C |
HACK | Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | +21.83% | 0.6% | $2.59B |
| #408 | D |
SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | +5.57% | 0.6% | $2.72B |
| #420 | D |
FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | -4.11% | 0.49% | $4.98B |
| #425 | D |
BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | +4.73% | 0.5% | $1.20B |
| #437 | F |
IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -21.45% | 0.39% | $13.5B |
| #449 | F |
XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | -13.87% | 0.35% | $402M |