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First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF
CIBR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +14.33% | +30.27% | +20.81% | +19.10% | +100.18% | +95.67% |
| Flows | +$113M | +$115M | +$192M | +$1.61B | +$3.04B | +$4.54B |
Characteristics
The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF is built to track the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index NTR - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 38 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 23, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 38
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +34.24% | +24.84% | +22.58% | +24.92% |
Max drawdown | -8.70% | -21.97% | -21.97% | -33.81% |
Max drawdown duration | 6d | 217d | 217d | 795d |
Time to recover | N/A | 48d | 48d | 462d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is CIBR?
CIBR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does CIBR track?
CIBR tracks the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index NTR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does CIBR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: Cybersecurity.
What is the expense ratio of CIBR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of CIBR is 0.59%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was CIBR launched?
CIBR was launched on June 23, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of CIBR?
CIBR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of CIBR?
As of June 8, 2026, CIBR manages $13.14 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has CIBR performed recently?
As of June 8, 2026, CIBR delivered a return of 14.33% over the past month (1M performance), 30.27% over the past three months (3M), and 20.81% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for CIBR?
As of June 8, 2026, CIBR has seen net flows of +$113M in the past month (1M flow) and +$192M year-to-date (YTD).
Does CIBR pay dividends?
As of June 8, 2026, CIBR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.47%.
How many holdings are in CIBR
As of April 30, 2026, CIBR holds 38 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is CIBR?
As of April 30, 2026, CIBR holds 38 securities, with 70.21% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of CIBR?
As of April 30, 2026, CIBR holds a portfolio of 38 underlyings, with its largest positions including BROADCOM LIMITED, CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC and PALO ALTO NETWORKS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does CIBR invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, CIBR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does CIBR focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, CIBR is primarily exposed to Information Technology.
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