First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETFCIBR
CIBR
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
77% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 258 | Existing positions reduced: 146
55% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 73 | Existing positions closed: 47
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q4 2024] → 15 (+3) [Q1 2025]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 594 [Q4 2024] → 602 (+8) [Q1 2025]
0.81% more ownership
Funds ownership: 51.05% [Q4 2024] → 51.86% (+0.81%) [Q1 2025]
6% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.32B [Q4 2024] → $4.07B (-$250M) [Q1 2025]
53% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $12.5M | Put options by funds: $26.4M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CIBR.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about CIBR published over the past 30 days
Negative
CNBC Television
4 days ago
Trade Tracker: Malcolm Ethridge sells CIBR the Cyber ETF
Malcolm Ethridge, managing partner at Capital Area Planning Group, joins CNBC's Halftime Report to explain why he's getting out of the Cybersecurity ETF.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) Hits New 52-Week High
CIBR hits a 52-week high as AI-driven demand and rising cyber threats fuel momentum in cybersecurity stocks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Cybersecurity ETFs Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio
Cybersecurity ETFs like CIBR and HACK gain appeal as AI adoption surges, cyberattacks rise and global defense strategies shift to digital warfare.
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Final Trades: Intuit, Vertiv, Axon and the CIBR
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
CIBR Could Be A Silver Lining Of The Tech Sector
CIBR took a hit from the current market volatility, while remaining 2x better off compared to the technology sector. GenAI development promotes new business models, software, and devices, which require improved protection. CIBR could potentially provide up to 15% upside, as cybersecurity providers could be less affected by tariff-induced macro uncertainty.
Positive
Benzinga
2 months ago
Cybersecurity Stocks To Outperform, It's The 'One Line Item That No Company In The World Is Cutting': Josh Brown
Ritholtz Wealth Management's Josh Brown expects cybersecurity stocks to act defensively in current market conditions and outperform throughout the remainder of the year.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
CIBR: Why Patience Is Required Amid The Cybersecurity Correction
Cybersecurity stocks surged in early 2025 but corrected in mid-February. CIBR ETF returned 16% over six months, outperforming major indices. Despite recent gains, I maintain a neutral stance on CIBR due to a high valuation and uncertain corporate investment in data security. CIBR's portfolio includes major cybersecurity firms and Broadcom, with a high P/E ratio and moderate international exposure, but faces seasonal weakness.
Neutral
CNBC Television
5 months ago
Final Trades: Cheniere Energy, QXO, First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity and Shake Shack
The CNBC 'Halftime Report' Investment Committee gives their top stocks to watch.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
CIBR: A Decent Cybersecurity ETF, But Here's A Better Strategy
The recent "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity across all sectors, from governments to individuals, in our interconnected digital economy. The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow from $190.4 billion in 2022 to $298.5 billion by 2028 (a 9.4% CAGR), driven by increasing cyber threats and the digital transformation. The First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF is a relatively diversified fund designed to capitalize on these trends. CIBR has out-performed the S&P500 over the past 5-years.
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