First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR)

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Cybersecurity spending is surging due to rising threats, AI adoption, and regulatory pressure, making it a compelling long-term investment theme. First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF offers diversified exposure to leading cybersecurity firms, with strong historical returns and high liquidity. Despite a premium valuation and higher expense ratio, CIBR's growth prospects and sector tailwinds justify its current pricing for long-term investors.

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The recent SharePoint breach indicates the urgent need for cybersecurity. Investors can use ETFs like HACK and CIBR to position themselves for the future of digital infrastructure.

Tariff tensions loom, but tech ETFs like XLK, CIBR, CLOU and SMH could benefit from AI growth and cybersecurity demand.

CIBR hits a 52-week high, fueled by AI-driven demand for cybersecurity and strong momentum signals.

TSX: FUD, FSL, ETP, CIBR, QCLN, FHG/FHG.F, FHH/FHH.F, FDL, FINT, FST & BLCK Cboe CA: FJFB, FJFG, SDVY/SDVY.F & SDVD TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”) is pleased to announce cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“First Trust ETFs”) listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Cboe Canada for the month ending June 30, 2025. The cash distributions are payable on July 8, 2025 to Unitholders of record on June 30, 2025 with an ex-dividend date of June 30, 2025.

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.

CIBR hits a 52-week high as AI-driven demand and rising cyber threats fuel momentum in cybersecurity stocks.

Cybersecurity ETFs like CIBR and HACK gain appeal as AI adoption surges, cyberattacks rise and global defense strategies shift to digital warfare.

The Palo Alto earnings call made me even more bullish about the growth prospects of CIBR and the cybersecurity sector. First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF is heavily concentrated in the top 10 holdings, which is not necessarily a negative factor. The growth prospects of the ETF's three main drivers—CRWD, AVGO, and PANW—are promising (CRWD not in the short term).

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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.

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.

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.

With the increasing adoption of AI in everyday activities, the risk of cyber-attacks also surges, increasing the need to raise investments in cybersecurity. Look at ETFs to capitalize.