What is the most trusted cybersecurity company?

There are several highly trusted cybersecurity companies. For cloud-based cybersecurity, companies like CrowdStrike and Zscaler are among the most trusted. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet are two other highly trusted cybersecurity companies.

Do cybersecurity ETFs pay dividends?

ETFs generally pass through the dividends paid by their underlying stocks. While many cybersecurity stocks don't pay dividends, some cybersecurity ETFs may pay small dividends.

How are cybersecurity ETFs different from tech ETFs?

Cybersecurity is a subcategory of the technology sector. Although you'll find cybersecurity companies among the holdings of most technology ETFs, they don't make up the entire portfolio. A cybersecurity ETF can get you exposure to only that subsector of technology.

What is the best cybersecurity ETF?

There are several great cybersecurity ETFs. The best fit for you depends on a few factors, such as whether you want a pure-play cybersecurity ETF, how much portfolio concentration you want, and your concern about expense ratios.

Are cybersecurity ETFs a good investment?

The global cybersecurity market is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade or so. Cybersecurity ETFs can be a great way to gain exposure to this exciting market opportunity without relying too heavily on any individual company.

How do I invest in cybersecurity ETFs?

To buy shares of a cybersecurity ETF, you'll need to open and fund a brokerage account. The best bet is to research several top brokers to find the one with the platform and features that are the best fit for you.

Can cybersecurity ETFs be part of a long-term investment strategy?

Absolutely. The global cybersecurity market is expected to grow from around $250 billion in 2026 to $700 billion by 2034. However, there's no way to know which individual companies will be the biggest winners, so the ETF approach can give you exposure to this trend without relying too much on any one company.

What is the fastest growing cybersecurity company?

As of August 2026, Zscaler had grown its sales at an annual clip of 39% over the last five years. Crowdstrike was slightly ahead at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41%. Many data security stocks are growing rapidly, and the frontrunner may be different the next time you ask.

Best Cybersecurity ETFs to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest

Looking to invest in the leading cybersecurity companies? Here are the top cybersecurity ETFs to consider investing in.

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Aug 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Cybersecurity ETFs provide diversified exposure to growing sector trends.
Top ETFs in cybersecurity offer broad access to leading tech companies.
Investing in ETFs reduces risks linked to individual cybersecurity stocks.

Cybersecurity ETFs allow investors to own a basket of stocks that benefit from cybersecurity trends in a single investment. Cybersecurity is becoming more costly and more critical. A steady migration to cloud-based IT infrastructure and a hybrid workforce that spends significant time outside the office aren't making security any easier. And there are also newer threats from the rise of agentic AI.

This rising risk is fueling growth across the cybersecurity industry. But individual cybersecurity stocks can be volatile, and it’s not always clear which companies will emerge as long-term winners. For investors who want exposure without betting on a single name, cybersecurity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a diversified way to invest in this expanding market.

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7 top cybersecurity ETFs for 2026

Given the growing demand for cybersecurity, it's no surprise that there are a number of ETF options to choose from. Here are seven top choices that deserve a closer look if you want exposure to the industry in your portfolio.

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Ticker Information Table
Company name	Company ticker	Current price
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF	NASDAQ:CIBR	$98.56
Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Cybersecurity ETF	NYSEMKT:HACK	$115.54
Global X Funds - Global X Cybersecurity ETF	NASDAQ:BUG	$42.95
iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF	NYSEMKT:IHAK	$65.41
WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund	NASDAQ:WCBR	$41.90
Vanguard Information Technology ETF	NYSEMKT:VGT	$120.07
Dbx ETF Trust - Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF	NASDAQ:PSWD	$45.80

Data as of Aug 28, 2026. Showing 7 of 7 total entries.

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1. First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

NASDAQ: CIBR

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund II - First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

Today's Change

(-2.21%) $-2.23

Current Price

$98.56

Key Data Points

AUM

$15B

Dividend Yield

0.40%

Expense Ratio

0.58%

Top Holdings

PANW

9.63%

FTNT

8.87%

CRWD

8.84%

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With about $16 billion in assets under management, the First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR -2.21%) is by far the largest pure-play ETF in this part of the technology sector. This large financial services firm offers a variety of investment products, and its cybersecurity offering is one of the longest-tenured in the ETF world. Its inception dates back to 2015, and the fund's shares have more than tripled since then.

The First Trust Cybersecurity ETF currently comprises 32 cybersecurity companies, almost all of which are listed on a U.S. stock exchange. A handful of stocks are in adjacent industries, such as aerospace and defense, where security services are prominently featured.

At the time of this writing, the top five holdings (which comprise about 41% of the fund's assets) are large tech companies Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO -1.98%), Fortinet (NASDAQ; FTNT), and CrowdStrike (CRWD -4.19%). The ETF is rebalanced quarterly and has an annual expense ratio of 0.58% ($5.80 in fees are deducted from the fund's performance each year for every $1,000 invested).

2. Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

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NYSEMKT: HACK

Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

Today's Change

(-2.56%) $-3.04

Current Price

$115.54

Key Data Points

AUM

$3.0B

Dividend Yield

0.05%

Expense Ratio

0.60%

Top Holdings

PANW

6.55%

CRWD

5.87%

NET

5.40%

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The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK -2.56%) has been around since 2014 and has amassed $3 billion in assets. It is also rebalanced quarterly and has performed very well since its inception. Its annual expense ratio is 0.6%. The big difference between it and First Trust's offering, though, is that the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF comprises just 23 stocks.

That means greater portfolio concentration in top industry names and fewer of the fund's investments in smaller companies and international holdings. There is significant overlap between the portfolios, with Palo Alto Networks as the Amplify fund's largest holding.

3. Global X Cybersecurity ETF

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NASDAQ: BUG

Global X Funds - Global X Cybersecurity ETF

Today's Change

(-2.70%) $-1.19

Current Price

$42.95

Key Data Points

AUM

$1.7B

Dividend Yield

0.03%

Expense Ratio

0.50%

Top Holdings

PANW

7.67%

FTNT

7.57%

OKTA

7.40%

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A relative newcomer, the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG -2.70%) was launched in late 2019. It has grown to more than $1.5 billion in investor funds and has outperformed both First Trust and Amplify since its launch. This Global X ETF is one of the more concentrated on this list, with just 31 stocks, and is heavily weighted toward large cybersecurity software companies.

As of August 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Okta (OKTA -3.86%), and CrowdStrike made up 23% of the fund's total assets. Like the other ETFs here, Global X's product pays little in dividends since the cybersecurity industry is focused primarily on growth. However, it has outperformed its peers in its short history.

4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

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NYSEMKT: IHAK

iShares Trust - iShares Cybersecurity And Tech ETF

Today's Change

(-2.14%) $-1.43

Current Price

$65.41

Key Data Points

AUM

$1.0B

Dividend Yield

0.07%

Expense Ratio

0.47%

Top Holdings

QLYS

6.00%

4.82%

4.77%

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Also launched in 2019, the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (IHAK -2.14%) comes from one of the largest financial institutions in the world: BlackRock (BLK -0.27%). It comprises 35 cybersecurity companies, other tech companies involved in cybersecurity, and BlackRock charges a lower annual fee than many of its peers, at just 0.47%.

This ETF also isn't the most security-focused around. While many of the large cybersecurity players are in the portfolio, it also includes a smattering of cloud computing names in security-adjacent niches.

5. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

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NASDAQ: WCBR

WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

Today's Change

(-2.13%) $-0.91

Current Price

$41.90

Key Data Points

AUM

$138M

Expense Ratio

0.45%

Top Holdings

CRWD

7.17%

PANW

6.35%

6.23%

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The WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR -2.13%) is the newest ETF on this list, with an inception date of January 2021. While the company has accumulated only $139 million in assets so far, it offers a competitively priced product with annual fees of only 0.45%.

This ETF is one of the most concentrated funds here, with just 25 cybersecurity stocks. CrowdStrike is the largest position, while Palo Alto Networks and SentinelOne (S -5.15%) round out the top three. The stocks within this ETF are rebalanced twice a year.

6. Vanguard Information Technology ETF

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NYSEMKT: VGT

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Today's Change

(-1.51%) $-1.84

Current Price

$120.07

Key Data Points

AUM

$160B

Dividend Yield

2.08%

Expense Ratio

0.09%

Top Holdings

NVDA

17.16%

AAPL

16.26%

MSFT

10.97%

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Vanguard, whose founder Jack Bogle invented the index fund in 1976, doesn't have a dedicated ETF focused on cybersecurity. However, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT -1.51%) is worth mentioning. It is a broad-based index of the U.S. technology sector and is full of cybersecurity companies and other large businesses involved in security in some form.

With an annual expense ratio of just 0.09% and about 320 holdings, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF is a great way for investors to gain passive exposure to cybersecurity development, along with other growth trends in technology, such as cloud computing and semiconductor design. The fund has been around since 2004 and has averaged 13.8% in total returns annually.

7. Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF

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NASDAQ: PSWD

Dbx ETF Trust - Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF

Today's Change

(-2.77%) $-1.31

Current Price

$45.80

Key Data Points

AUM

$5.0M

Dividend Yield

0.56%

Expense Ratio

0.20%

Top Holdings

CACI

5.56%

5.22%

BAH

5.21%

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The Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (PSWD -2.77%) is a relative newcomer, formed in mid-2023, and is the smallest ETF on this list by far, with just $10 million in assets. But it could be worth a look, as with a 0.20% expense ratio, it is by far the cheapest of the pure-play cybersecurity ETFs on this list.

It is a more diversified fund than most of the other pure plays, with 53 holdings. Palo Alto, Okta, and CrowdStrike round out the top three, with substantial exposure to international cybersecurity stocks as well.

How to buy cybersecurity ETFs

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for a cybersecurity ETF: Enter the ticker into the search bar to bring up the ETF's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this ETF.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Benefits and risks of investing in cybersecurity ETFs

Like most investments, there are pros and cons of buying cybersecurity ETFs in your portfolio. Here are a few of the benefits and potential drawbacks:

Benefits:

Broad exposure to cybersecurity without too much exposure to any individual stock.
Takes the need to research stocks out of the equation.
You'll make money if the cybersecurity industry does well, regardless of the top performers.

Drawbacks/risks:

Cybersecurity ETFs tend to have fees on the higher end for ETFs.
Lower upside potential than investing directly in the top cybersecurity companies.
Cybersecurity can be a volatile industry, especially if there's a major breach or fear of disruption.

Methodology: How these ETFs were chosen

First off, I intentionally crafted a list that included a combination of pure-play cybersecurity ETFs and a broader technology ETF. All have significant cybersecurity exposure, but track different indexes, have different fees, and are appropriate for different investment goals.

For each ETF on a longer list, I pulled the current data directly from the fund issuer's own website, and compared investment concentration, top holdings, expense ratios, and several other factors. I then chose the best overall choices among pure-play cybersecurity ETFs, including some that are highly popular and a few up-and-comers, as well as an excellent information technology ETF that has significant exposure to cybersecurity with a rock-bottom expense ratio.

The bottom line

With computing technology infiltrating every corner of the global economy, cybersecurity is poised to be one of the most important secular growth trends of the next decade and beyond.

Individual stocks that develop security technology services will be volatile, but investing in a basket of them could yield big returns over the long term. An ETF is a quick and easy way to gain investment portfolio exposure to this critical segment of the tech sector.

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Cybersecurity ETF FAQ

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About the Author

Matt Frankel, CFP®, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.

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Matt Frankel, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Cisco Systems, Datadog, and Fortinet. The Motley Fool recommends Akamai Technologies and BlackRock. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Best Cybersecurity ETFs to Buy in 2026 and How to Invest

Looking to invest in the leading cybersecurity companies? Here are the top cybersecurity ETFs to consider investing in.

Key Points

7 top cybersecurity ETFs for 2026

1. First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

Key Data Points

2. Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

Key Data Points

3. Global X Cybersecurity ETF

Key Data Points

4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

Key Data Points

5. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

Key Data Points

6. Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Key Data Points

7. Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF

Key Data Points

How to buy cybersecurity ETFs

Benefits and risks of investing in cybersecurity ETFs

Benefits:

Drawbacks/risks:

Methodology: How these ETFs were chosen

The bottom line

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What is the most trusted cybersecurity company?

What is the most trusted cybersecurity company?

Do cybersecurity ETFs pay dividends?

Do cybersecurity ETFs pay dividends?

How are cybersecurity ETFs different from tech ETFs?

How are cybersecurity ETFs different from tech ETFs?

What is the best cybersecurity ETF?

What is the best cybersecurity ETF?

Are cybersecurity ETFs a good investment?

Are cybersecurity ETFs a good investment?

How do I invest in cybersecurity ETFs?

How do I invest in cybersecurity ETFs?

Can cybersecurity ETFs be part of a long-term investment strategy?

Can cybersecurity ETFs be part of a long-term investment strategy?

What is the fastest growing cybersecurity company?

What is the fastest growing cybersecurity company?

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4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF

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5. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

Key Data Points

6. Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Key Data Points

7. Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF

Key Data Points

How to buy cybersecurity ETFs

Benefits and risks of investing in cybersecurity ETFs

Benefits:

Drawbacks/risks:

Methodology: How these ETFs were chosen

The bottom line

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Do cybersecurity ETFs pay dividends?

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How are cybersecurity ETFs different from tech ETFs?