CIBR

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of global companies operating in the cybersecurity segment. The ETF is managed by First Trust Advisors and trades under the ticker CIBR on the Nasdaq.

Classified as a global thematic equity ETF, CIBR aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of the securities included in its benchmark index, which focuses on digital security companies.

The fund follows a passive management strategy, maintaining a portfolio designed to replicate the composition and criteria defined by the underlying index.

The index tracked by CIBR consists primarily of companies listed in developed markets, including the United States, that operate in areas related to data protection, network security, systems protection, and digital infrastructure.

Securities are weighted according to rules established by the index provider, with periodic reviews that may result in rebalancing and constituent adjustments reflected in the ETF’s holdings.

Diversification and sector exposure

CIBR provides thematic exposure to the digital security ecosystem, covering multiple segments within the technology sector, including:

• Cybersecurity.

• Technology software and services.

• Network infrastructure.

• Data and information protection.

• Security-focused information technology.

Exposure reflects the structure of the global cybersecurity industry.

Structure and costs

CIBR shares are traded on the secondary market. Creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, a mechanism designed to help keep the ETF’s market price aligned with its net asset value (NAV).

The fund charges a management fee and does not apply a performance fee. CIBR is not primarily designed for recurring income distribution and may reinvest proceeds received from portfolio companies.

History and evolution of the ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF was launched in 2015 amid growing digital transformation and increasing demand for information security solutions.

In recent years, CIBR has reflected heightened cybersecurity threats, expansion in cloud computing, advances in artificial intelligence–driven security tools, and the implementation of broader data protection regulations. 

The fund’s behavior has also been influenced by volatility within the technology sector and renewed investment in digital infrastructure.