# First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Sector Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2015-07-06 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $107.92 | | Expense Ratio | 0.58% | | Assets Under Management | $18.76B | | NAV | $108.43 | | Holdings Count | 45 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.36% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.39 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $60.07 – $110.68 | | Beta | 1.02 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0029 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-24 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 $18.76B 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. ### Does CIBR pay a dividend? First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.36%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does CIBR pay dividends? First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is CIBR's dividend yield? CIBR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.36%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is CIBR's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CIBR was 2026-09-24. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will CIBR's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.58% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does CIBR charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CIBR's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does CIBR cost more than a fund like VOO? CIBR's strategy (current expense ratio 0.58%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where CIBR sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to CIBR? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as CIBR (0.58%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/cibr/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.