CIBR — First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF
Technology Ranked #264 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by First Trust
CIBR Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in CIBR 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.
CIBR Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: CIBR'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 CIBR?
See what a lump sum in CIBR 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 First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF, identified by the ticker CIBR, operates within the Technology category managed by issuer First Trust. With assets under management totaling $13.8 billion and a current share price of $88.40, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption relative to its peers. It holds an overall rank of #264 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 58.3 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.58% and offers a dividend yield of 0.44%. This combination of a substantial asset base and a mid-tier ranking suggests a mature product that has attracted capital despite its moderate performance rating. The fund is one of 17 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer in the Technology category.
Recent price action shows a sharp divergence between short-term and long-term returns, with the fund gaining +0.78% over one day before falling -4.29% over the subsequent week. Despite this weekly pullback, the fund posted strong gains of +5.58% over one month and +25.45% over six months. Year-to-date performance stands at +25.40%, while the one-year return is recorded at +19.42%. The longer-term trajectory is notably steeper, with the three-year return reaching +90.34%. This pattern indicates a period of significant acceleration in returns over the multi-year horizon compared to the more volatile shorter-term fluctuations.
The fund carries a High volatility label and a beta of 1.00, indicating that its price movements tend to align closely with the broader market's magnitude of fluctuation. A Sharpe ratio of 0.56 suggests the fund has generated moderate risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility it experienced. The maximum drawdown of -21.99% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of figures implies that while the fund participates fully in market rallies, it also exposes investors to substantial downside risk during corrections. The high volatility and specific drawdown level characterize the fund as a sensitive instrument within the Technology sector.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
CIBR Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto Networks Inc | 8.46% | $802M |
| 2 | Crowdstrike Holdings Inc | 8.25% | $782M |
| 3 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 7.67% | $728M |
| 4 | Broadcom Inc | 7.61% | $722M |
| 5 | Fortinet Inc | 7.40% | $702M |
| 6 | Cloudflare Inc | 4.71% | $447M |
| 7 | Akamai Technologies, Inc. | 3.68% | $349M |
| 8 | Zscaler Inc | 3.65% | $346M |
| 9 | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 3.18% | $302M |
| 10 | F5 Inc | 3.09% | $293M |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 57.7% 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 CIBR's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With CIBR
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with CIBR's top 10 — BUG overlaps most, holding 5 of the same companies as CIBR's top 10 (31.0% of CIBR's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | CIBR Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | 5 | 31.0% | Palo Alto Networks Inc, Fortinet Inc, Crowdstrike Holdings Inc… |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | 2 | 15.3% | Broadcom Inc, Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2 | 15.3% | Broadcom Inc, Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | 2 | 15.3% | Broadcom Inc, Cisco Systems, Inc. |
| CGDV | Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 2 | 15.3% | Broadcom Inc, Cisco Systems, 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: 4.71% (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 CIBR's Fees Cost You
CIBR charges an expense ratio of 0.58% 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.
CIBR Dividend Income Estimator
CIBR currently yields 0.44%. 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.
CIBR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 8.95% and average daily volume is 1.6M/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 $13.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: CIBR 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.
CIBR Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.78% |
| 1-Week | -4.29% |
| 1-Month | +5.58% |
| 3-Month | +32.87% |
| 6-Month | +25.45% |
| YTD | +25.40% |
| 1-Year | +19.42% |
| 3-Year | +90.34% |
How CIBR 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 |