BUG — Global X Cybersecurity ETF
Technology Ranked #182 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Global X Funds
BUG Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
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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?
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Overview
Global X Funds issues the Global X Cybersecurity ETF, a technology-focused vehicle managing $2.09 billion in assets. The fund holds a C grade with a score of 65.1 out of 100, placing it 12th among 17 peers in its category and 182nd across all 458 tracked ETFs. Its expense ratio of 0.5% exceeds the category median of 0.37%, while its dividend yield of 0.02% trails the peer average of 0.19%. With the top ten holdings comprising 59.7% of assets and OKTA, INC. as the largest position at 7.5%, the portfolio is concentrated in specific equity positions.
The ETF’s rating was upgraded from D to C on 2026-09-14, reflecting recent momentum in its return record. Short-term gains are robust, with the 1M return at 7.03% and the 1W return at 12.61%, contributing to a year-to-date gain of 67.83%. This acceleration contrasts with the 3Y return of 120.09%, which shows strong longer-term appreciation. The current price of $49.93 sits at 97.6% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the top of its recent trading history. This performance data is based on 3.0 years of available price history.
With a beta of 1.18, the fund moves more aggressively than the broader market, amplifying its exposure to market fluctuations. Annualized volatility is labeled Very High at 38.57%, and the maximum drawdown reached -37.69%, highlighting significant downside risk during periods of decline. Despite this turbulence, the Sharpe ratio of 0.98 suggests that the risk-adjusted returns have been favorable relative to the level of risk taken. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 1,422,157 shares, facilitating standard trading activity.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
BUG Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OKTA, INC. | 7.46% | $88M |
| 2 | CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. | 7.31% | $86M |
| 3 | FORTINET, INC. | 7.29% | $86M |
| 4 | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. | 7.00% | $82M |
| 5 | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 6.47% | $76M |
| 6 | SAILPOINT, INC. | 5.51% | $65M |
| 7 | RUBRIK, INC. | 4.94% | $58M |
| 8 | ZSCALER, INC. | 4.76% | $56M |
| 9 | TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC. | 4.52% | $53M |
| 10 | GEN DIGITAL INC. | 4.47% | $52M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 59.7% 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 6 of the same companies as BUG's top 10 (40.3% of BUG's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | BUG Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 6 | 40.3% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., FORTINET, INC., CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC.… |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | 2 | 14.3% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC. |
| XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | 2 | 11.5% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC. |
| VFQY | Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares | 1 | 7.3% | FORTINET, INC. |
| WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | 1 | 7.0% | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. |
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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — 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 0.02%. 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: Average daily volume is 1.4M/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $2.09B 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 | +4.98% |
| 1-Week | +12.61% |
| 1-Month | +7.03% |
| 3-Month | +31.29% |
| 6-Month | +88.49% |
| YTD | +67.83% |
| 1-Year | +42.92% |
| 3-Year | +120.09% |
How BUG Compares to Other Technology ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | B+ |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | +29.02% | 0.08% | $127B |
| #43 | B+ |
VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | +27.27% | 0.09% | $178B |
| #56 | B+ |
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | +56.18% | 0.35% | $74.9B |
| #60 | B+ |
SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | +68.73% | 0.33% | $48.4B |
| #63 | B |
FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | +27.51% | 0.084% | $22.1B |
| #83 | B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | +39.54% | 0.58% | $17.3B |
| #95 | B |
IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | +26.55% | 0.37% | $26.5B |
| #102 | B |
SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | +61.80% | 0.19% | $3.19B |
| #103 | B |
HACK | Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | +47.92% | 0.6% | $3.33B |
| #148 | B |
IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | +23.52% | 0.37% | $11.4B |
| #169 | B |
PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | +63.90% | 0.55% | $2.89B |
| #182 | C |
BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | +42.92% | 0.5% | $2.09B |
| #196 | C |
XSD | State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | +37.02% | 0.35% | $3.12B |
| #222 | C |
SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | +24.50% | 0.6% | $3.33B |
| #377 | D |
FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | +1.03% | 0.49% | $5.23B |
| #391 | D |
XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | +9.59% | 0.35% | $473M |
| #403 | D |
IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -2.55% | 0.38% | $13.9B |