First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About CIBR

What does CIBR invest in?

The First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF functions as an exchange-traded fund. Its core purpose is to closely mirror the financial returns—both in terms of price appreciation and income generated—of a particular stock index called the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index. This performance matching is calculated before the ETF's own management fees and operational costs are factored in.

What is the expense ratio of CIBR?

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) charges an expense ratio of 0.58%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is CIBR?

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) manages $14.00B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is CIBR actively managed or an index fund?

CIBR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was CIBR launched?

First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) launched in July 2015 and is managed by First Trust.

How has CIBR performed?

CIBR's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.