Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) is a AI and software ETF. As of October 28, 2026, ETF Copilot scores BUG 2.8 out of 10 — highest on Return (7.7), lowest on Value (0.1). It trades at 37.2 times earnings, against its own median of 32.9. Its ten largest holdings are 65% of the fund.
What stands out in BUG's data
Cybersecurity technology firms, from network defense to threat detection.
Trades at a richer price than nearly any peer in its group — you pay a premium for the theme.
Trailing EBITDA multiple of 27.3x places it among the most expensive in its category, well above the 21.6x median. Its EBITDA margin of 13.8% also trails the 20.1% category norm.
A thematic bet on cyber defense, built for portfolios that accept a rich price for targeted exposure.
Why did BUG move this week? It rose 10.6% in the week to October 28, 2026 — Netskope and Tenable drove it
BUG rose 10.6% in the week to October 28, 2026. The holdings that moved it most were Netskope (+21.6%), Tenable (+19.8%) and Palo Alto Networks (+13.6%); Digital Arts (−10.9%) pushed the other way.
How is BUG rated? ETF Copilot scores Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) 2.8 out of 10
As of October 28, 2026, ETF Copilot scores Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) 2.8 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 2.8 / 10
- Growth: 2.9 / 10
- Value: 0.1 / 10
- Risk: 0.9 / 10
- Quality: 0.2 / 10
- Return: 7.7 / 10
Is BUG expensive right now? It trades at 37.2 times earnings, against its own median of 32.9
As of October 28, 2026, BUG is more expensive than 94% of its own last 2 years.
Trailing 12 months, built from BUG's holdings. How we calculate this →
What's inside BUG? 100% Tech
What's inside BUG: Size (Large 37%, Mid 53%, Small 10%); Geography (International 12%, US 88%); Tech 100.0%; AI 19.0%.
What are BUG's top holdings? The ten largest are 65% of the fund
Okta, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Qualys, Rubrik, Netskope, Tenable and SentinelOne are BUG's largest holdings, in that order.
More concentrated than 97% of Software/AI ETFs.
Half of BUG's weight sits in its 8 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 19 equally weighted holdings.
What is BUG's expense ratio? 0.50% a year
As of October 28, 2026, BUG charges 0.50% a year and holds $2.3B in assets across 30 positions.
| Measure | BUG |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.50% |
| Assets under management | $2.3B |
| Holdings | 30 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
Cite this
ETF Copilot, “Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 28, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/bug
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