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Q: Hi 5i, I own BUG (not in your database) since about its low in 2023 . In 2025, it has underperformed ETFs like CIBR, HACK. IHAK did not do very well either.

First question: Why the discrepancies between these ETFs performance, BUG in particular? Some bad holdings?

Second question: Is it worth to have this kind of niche ETFs if we have broader ETFs like QQQ?

Third question: I could Sell BUG for a small profit, or Hold for a bit hoping a better price, or switch to a more expensive ETF (my last choice). Your pick?

Have a good weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 20, 2026
Q: Would you purchase these etf's today at these levels?How much upside do you see for each of them?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on December 09, 2025
Q: And another question for the team. What are your recommendations for cyber security stocks and etf's. I have no holding in such.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 30, 2025
Q: Can you give an overview of cybersecurity ETFs and a recommendation please?

Or would you pick a single stock?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 04, 2025
Q: Looking for a long term positions 5-10 years.
Thank you,
Richard
Read Answer Asked by Dick on June 24, 2024
Q: Which ETFs do you consider best for strong growth at this time, Cdian or US, irrespective of sectors, with an indication of the degree of risk for each ? Would CIBR be one of them ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 18, 2024
Q: Hi 5i team,

I am seeking to invest in AI and Cyber security funds. Could you please recommended some ETF names? My time horizon is 10+ years.
Read Answer Asked by Hale on February 16, 2023
Q: After recent developments in Ukraine-Russia war, Russia now treating NATO as a direct enemy, so we are are going to see significant escalation in cyber war activities, meaning more money is going to be spend on cyber security. To capitalize on this, I would like to invest in one of these three cybersecurity ETFs. I am leaning towards BUG because it has higher concentration of security names, two other ETFs have many cloud/infrastructure holdings (e.g. Cisco, Cloudflare, etc.) that have little to do with cybersecurity. Yet, BUG is the smallest out of 3 ETFs and it has very high average P/E ratio... Which ETF do you recommend and what's you reasoning for the choice? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 26, 2023
Q: could you please recommend a Cybersecurity ETF or two top stock suggestions and if good to buy now or average in.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ralph on January 23, 2023
Q: Artificial intelligence and cyber security. What are your 2 favourite etfs in each of these areas of investment ?
Thanks ,
Philip
Read Answer Asked by Philip on September 14, 2022
Q: I was just reading about thematic investing in ÈTF's and wanted to get your opinion on it? I have some BAC I want to sell and find something newin US, this is in RRSP so looking for higher dividend, would you have any recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Don on August 04, 2021
Q: Good morning,

Thank you as always. Looking forward to the upcoming updates.
As a follow up would you please rank in terms of where you'd allocate capital. For the next 2-5 year hold. Assuming balanced portfolio etc. Most conviction sector or fund.

QQQJ
VTWO
IWO
SMH
MTUM
CIBR
BOTZ
ARKK

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on June 14, 2021
Q: is there on ETF you recommend that invests primarily in the cybersecurity industry? if so name the companies and their percentage representation in the portfolio thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on June 07, 2021
Q: U want some exposure in the cyber security area, Which ft these two ETFs do you prefer? Or, would you suggest a single stock as a better option? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gary on February 03, 2021
Q: What ETFs would you recommend that cover the cyber security sector and might include CRWD?
Thanks,
Murray
Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 05, 2021
Q: Good afternoon, could you please suggest ETFs that would cover the fields of artificial intelligence and for cybersecurity? I’m guessing these will be mostly for US companies? Thanks

Al

Read Answer Asked by alex on March 25, 2019
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,
Would you please recommend some US$-based ETFs that are focused on each of the following areas:
- cybersecurity
- artificial intelligence
- mobile payments
Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Harry on August 20, 2018
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