Critical Technology ETFs
ETF Investment Guide: Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Nuclear Energy, Quantum Computing and Critical Minerals
Below is a curated list of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on critical technologies essential to national capability and economic security. These ETFs provide investors with diversified exposure to companies engaged in semiconductors, cybersecurity, nuclear energy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and critical minerals including rare earths, lithium, and copper. The table includes each fund's name (linked to its official provider page), stock exchange ticker symbol, the most recent assets under management (AUM), and primary technology focus—offering a clear snapshot of the scale and market presence of each ETF within the global critical technology investment landscape. These sectors represent the technological foundations underpinning modern economic competitiveness, defence capabilities, and strategic autonomy.
| ETF Name | ETF Ticker | AUM (USD) | Technology Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | NASDAQ:SMH | $37.7B | Semiconductors |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | NASDAQ:SOXX | $14.8B | Semiconductors |
| First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | NASDAQ:CIBR | $11.1B | Cybersecurity |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | NYSEARCA:NLR | $4.2B | Nuclear Energy |
| Global X Uranium ETF | NYSEARCA:URA | $5.0B | Nuclear/Uranium |
| Defiance Quantum ETF | NYSEARCA:QTUM | $3.2B | Quantum Computing/AI |
| Sprott Critical Materials ETF | NYSEARCA:SETM | $2.6B | Critical Minerals |
| ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF | NYSEARCA:HACK | $2.2B | Cybersecurity |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | NYSEARCA:URNM | $2.1B | Nuclear/Uranium |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | NYSEARCA:REMX | $1.2B | Critical Minerals |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | NASDAQ:AIQ | $1.2B | Artificial Intelligence |
| ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | NYSEARCA:ROBO | $1.1B | Robotics/Automation/AI |
| Global X Cybersecurity ETF | NASDAQ:BUG | $1.0B | Cybersecurity |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | NASDAQ:BOTZ | $2.8B | Robotics/AI |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | NYSEARCA:XME | $1.8B | Critical Minerals |
| Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF | NASDAQ:PSI | $805M | Semiconductors |
| iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF | NYSEARCA:IHAK | $909M | Cybersecurity |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | CBOE:ARKQ | $1.5B | Robotics/AI/Automation |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | NYSEARCA:LITP | $580M | Critical Minerals (Lithium) |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | NYSEARCA:COPX | $3.2B | Critical Minerals (Copper) |
