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First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF(CIBR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CIBR
09/24/2026: CIBR (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 60 days. Simulated Profits (13.26%). Updated daily EoD!
The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) provides targeted exposure to the cybersecurity sector, covering key firms involved in software, services, and infrastructure. Its primary strengths are its deep liquidity, pure-play focus, and the high-growth nature of the cybersecurity industry. It serves well as a thematic satellite holding for growth-oriented investors. Key risks include sector concentration, valuation sensitivity, and broader technology market volatility. Investors should monitor IT spending trends and global cybersecurity threats to gauge the ongoing health of this investment.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The ETF offers focused exposure to the high-growth cybersecurity sector, which is critical to modern digital infrastructure. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Cybersecurity stocks often exhibit strong momentum during periods of heightened digital security awareness or sector consolidation. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The cybersecurity sector typically trades at high valuation multiples, making it less suitable for traditional value-based strategies. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Most companies in this space prioritize reinvestment over dividend payments, resulting in minimal yield for investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The sector's volatility and thematic concentration are generally inconsistent with a low-risk investment profile. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a growth-oriented individual or institution looking for thematic exposure to digital security as a satellite position in a broader portfolio.
Suitability
CIBR is best suited for long-term investors comfortable with sector-specific volatility who seek to capitalize on the secular growth of the cybersecurity industry.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Technology-focused thematic funds are susceptible to rapid price swings based on market sentiment. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is highly sensitive to overall equity market trends and corporate IT spending cycles. |
| Concentration | High | Limiting investments to the cybersecurity industry increases exposure to sector-specific regulatory or competitive risks. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The passive management approach ensures the fund closely tracks its benchmark with relatively low drift. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume ensures that investors can move positions easily without significant cost impact. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The competitive nature of cybersecurity software means companies must constantly innovate to maintain their market position. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
CIBR exhibits higher-than-average volatility compared to the S&P 500, characteristic of concentrated thematic technology funds.
Market Risk
The fund is vulnerable to interest rate changes and shifts in corporate spending, which directly impact the valuation of its underlying software-intensive holdings.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Cybersecurity Software & Services | 65 | This core allocation provides direct exposure to the companies driving enterprise and cloud security innovation. |
| Sector | Cybersecurity Hardware & Infrastructure | 25 | These holdings focus on the physical and network infrastructure essential for secure data transmission. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10 | Small cash buffers are maintained to manage liquidity and facilitate daily portfolio rebalancing or fund flows. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 86.59% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 24, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $16.97B |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| Distribution Yield | 0.39% |
| Inception | Jul 6, 2015 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +44.66% |
| 1 Year | +34.77% |
| 3 Year | +32.15% |
| 5 Year | +16.14% |
| 10 Year | +18.82% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 35.88% |
| 3Y Volatility | 23.96% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.99 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 2 / 5 |
| Benchmark | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Large Cap | 43.85% |
| Mid Cap | 30.46% |
| Mega Cap | 13.28% |
| Small Cap | 10.31% |
| Micro Cap | 1.78% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 94.42% |
| Industrials | 3.26% |
| Communication Services | 2.32% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 27.8x |
| Portfolio P/B | 7.09x |
| Portfolio P/S | 5.17x |
| Holdings Turnover | 30.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Crowdstrike Holdings | 8.37% |
| Fortinet | 7.95% |
| Cisco Systems | 7.82% |
| Broadcom | 7.59% |
| Palo Alto Networks | 7.54% |
Upturn AI Summary
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