HACK — Amplify Cybersecurity ETF
Technology Ranked #218 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Amplify ETFs
HACK Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in HACK 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.
HACK Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: HACK'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 HACK?
See what a lump sum in HACK would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) is a technology-focused fund issued by Amplify ETFs with $3.04 billion in assets under management. It holds a C grade, reflecting a score of 61.7 out of 100, and ranks 12th among 17 peers in its category. The fund’s 0.6% expense ratio exceeds the category median of 0.37%, while its 0.05% dividend yield trails the median of 0.13%. This cost and income profile places it in the lower tier of its group, contributing to its overall rank of 218 out of 458 tracked ETFs.
HACK has delivered strong long-term gains, with a three-year return of 110.83% and a one-year return of 32.94%. However, recent momentum has softened, as the fund dropped 0.70% in one day and 4.15% over one week. Despite this short-term pullback, the price of $110.75 sits at 78.6% of its 52-week range, indicating it remains near the upper end of its historical trading band. The fund was downgraded from a B to a C grade on August 20, 2026, a shift that coincides with its current performance trajectory. Data availability is limited to three years, which constrains the depth of historical analysis.
The ETF exhibits high volatility, with an annualized standard deviation of 29.85%, yet it maintains a beta of 0.85, suggesting slightly lower sensitivity to market movements than the broader index. A Sharpe ratio of 0.94 indicates that risk-adjusted returns have been favorable relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown of -21.90% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during downturns. Liquidity is moderate, characterized by an average daily volume of 232,230 shares and a bid-ask spread of 2.88%, which may impact trading efficiency for larger orders.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — 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): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — 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 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What HACK's Fees Cost You
HACK charges an expense ratio of 0.60% 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.
HACK Dividend Income Estimator
HACK currently yields 0.05%. 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.
HACK Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 2.88% and average daily volume is 232K/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 $3.04B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: HACK 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.
HACK Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.70% |
| 1-Week | -4.15% |
| 1-Month | -2.16% |
| 3-Month | +13.82% |
| 6-Month | +42.41% |
| YTD | +39.68% |
| 1-Year | +32.94% |
| 3-Year | +110.83% |
How HACK Compares to Other Technology ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | B+ |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | +43.36% | 0.08% | $121B |
| #33 | B+ |
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | +96.22% | 0.35% | $67.8B |
| #36 | B+ |
VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | +39.70% | 0.09% | $169B |
| #41 | B+ |
SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | +113.90% | 0.33% | $41.8B |
| #58 | B |
FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | +39.99% | 0.084% | $21.3B |
| #69 | B |
SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | +107.87% | 0.19% | $2.96B |
| #88 | B |
IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | +38.69% | 0.37% | $25.2B |
| #120 | B |
IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | +36.43% | 0.37% | $10.7B |
| #129 | B |
PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | +115.95% | 0.56% | $2.38B |
| #143 | B |
XSD | State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | +71.77% | 0.35% | $2.59B |
| #189 | B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | +31.44% | 0.58% | $16.1B |
| #218 | C |
HACK | Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | +32.94% | 0.6% | $3.04B |
| #312 | C |
SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | +26.45% | 0.6% | $3.39B |
| #397 | D |
BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | +22.99% | 0.5% | $1.73B |
| #403 | D |
FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | +3.77% | 0.49% | $5.41B |
| #423 | D |
XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | +8.35% | 0.35% | $509M |
| #429 | D |
IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -2.11% | 0.38% | $15.7B |