First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR)
| Assets | $11.16B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 30.74 |
| Shares Out | 149.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 7.17% |
| Volume | 452,958 |
| Open | 76.37 |
| Previous Close | 75.38 |
| Day's Range | 75.81 - 76.65 |
| 52-Week Low | 55.02 |
| 52-Week High | 78.34 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Jul 7, 2015 |
About CIBR
Fund Home PageThe First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity index. The fund tracks a liquidity-weighted index that targets companies engaged in the cybersecurity industry. CIBR was launched on Jul 7, 2015 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
64.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | CRWD | 9.81% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 9.33% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | PANW | 8.66% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 8.02% |
| Infosys Limited | INFY | 7.51% |
| Zscaler, Inc. | ZS | 4.48% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 4.32% |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | NET | 4.22% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. | LDOS | 4.20% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 4.07% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0006 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.0898 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.0043 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0812 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.0108 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.0662 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Performance
CIBR had a total return of 19.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.38%.
News
CIBR: A Concentrated Bet That's Losing Its Growth Edge
The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) faces growth concerns due to market-cap weighting and stagnation among its largest holdings. CIBR's concentrated portfolio is dominated by top players l...
CIBR: Growth Prospects, Sector Tailwinds Make It A Long-Term Bet
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FT Portfolios Canada Co. Announces Cash Distributions for Its Exchange Traded Funds
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Trade Tracker: Malcolm Ethridge sells CIBR the Cyber ETF
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CIBR: Why Patience Is Required Amid The Cybersecurity Correction
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Calls of the Day: CrowdStrike, First Trust Nasdaq Cybersec, and Fortinet
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CIBR: Investing In Cybersecurity Is Not The Same As Cloud Software
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BUG: A Cybersecurity Theme That Won't Go Away
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CIBR: Underperforming The Cybersecurity Sector
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CrowdStrike Soars After Palo Alto's Plunge, Downgrading CIBR
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CIBR: Volatile Alpha That's Hard To Hack
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CIBR: MGM's Ransomware Attack Puts The Spotlight Back On Cybersecurity Stocks
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FT Portfolios Canada Co. Announces Cash Distributions for Its Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
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CIBR: Cybersecurity Stocks Rallying Into Earnings Season, Improved Momentum
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CIBR: More Growth Prospects With ChatGPT-Style AI
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Skim The Cream Of The IT Sector With CIBR
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CIBR: The Growing Cybersecurity Industry Is Quite Attractive But Often Overpriced
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CIBR: Enterprises Are Not Prioritizing Cybersecurity
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CIBR ETF: Falling Short On Pure-Play Cybersecurity Exposure
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Palo Alto Networks Vs. CIBR: Which Is A Better Cybersecurity Play?
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CIBR Is The Last To Go, Positioned Secularly
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