How large is BUG and what does it cost to hold?

BUG currently manages $799.59M in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.51%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 36%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in BUG?

BUG allocates 81.7% of its portfolio to Information Technology. The three largest holdings are PANW (11.2%), AKAM (8%), FTNT (7.8%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does BUG pay dividends or distributions?

BUG currently distributes a yield of -0.35%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is BUG's historical performance?

Reported performance for BUG: year-to-date -17.44%, 3-year cumulative 4.18%, 5-year cumulative 0.62%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for BUG?

As of the most recent session, BUG closed at $47.86. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 21.1 (moderate trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 17 trading days. A Golden Cross is in place All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for BUG?

The most recent Trendchange signal for BUG fired on 20.04.26 at $26.57. The position has been open for 42 trading days. Performance after 10 days: +1.81%. The system's historical edge across 21 tracked signals is +3.91%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

BUG – Global X Cybersecurity ETF

ETF

Technology | Inception: 2019-10-25

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$47.86

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+3.91%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 1 signals – treat with caution

21.1

Trend Strength (ADX)

Moderate strength – trend forming, not confirmed

Options Signals

26%

IV-Rank (52w)

IV in normal range – no clear vol edge

87% / 13%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

20.04.26

Date

Signal entry date

$26.57

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

42d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+1.81%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+19.19%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+45.09%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

+27.63%

+60d

Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

Trend Extended – Protect Gains Composite Score: 0 / 7

BUG has had a strong run, but the trend shows the first clear signs of fatigue. After 17 days of positive momentum, strength is now declining while price sits 13.9 ATR above the 200-day moving average at $33.66. At this distance from long-term equilibrium, mean-reversion pressure tends to increase.

What to watch

A fresh entry does not present itself here. For those already in the trade, this is a logical zone to tighten stops, scale out partial positions, or at minimum recalibrate risk-reward.

BUG Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $47.86 · ATR14: $3.04

Trend Extended – Protect Gains Composite Score: 0 / 7

What to watch

A fresh entry does not present itself here. For those already in the trade, this is a logical zone to tighten stops, scale out partial positions, or at minimum recalibrate risk-reward.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 17d	Strength: 0.83 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	21.1 – Moderate	ADX38: 9.8
Volatility (HV30)	52.7% – Rising	HV90: 42.2% \| HV180: 41.5%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance	1.65 ATR ↓	EMA21: $44.86
GD200 Extension	13.9 ATR – Exhausted	GD20: 1.7 \| GD50: 3.8 \| GD100: 6.7

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 17 days but strength is declining (0.83). The trend is intact but losing energy.

🟡 Trend Strength – ADX14: 21.1 (Moderate)

Moderate trend strength. ADX38: 9.8. Sufficient for directional bias but not ideal for aggressive sizing.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 52.7% | HV90: 42.2% | HV180: 41.5%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $42.92 above GD200 $33.66 by 27.50%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.

📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing

Price is 1.65 ATR from the EMA21 ($44.86) but the distance is shrinking.

🚨 Trend Potentially Exhausted

13.9 ATR above the 200-day SMA. Historically an area where mean-reversion pressure becomes significant.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $45.52 (1.7 ATR) | GD50: $42.92 (3.8 ATR) | GD100: $39.72 (6.7 ATR) | GD200: $33.66 (13.9 ATR). ATR14: $3.04.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2019											8.24	-1.77	4.61
2020	4.28	-10.93	-9.16	T 17.14	17.89	-1.89	10.13	1.46	-7.82	T -6.60	T 10.31	24.94	68.40
2021	1.08	-6.67	-8.33	T 5.34	T 3.04	5.79	3.84	7.66	-6.24	T 8.28	-3.87	4.98	15.99
2022	-8.20	T 6.88	1.15	-7.60	-10.74	-4.74	0.68	4.61	-6.53	2.82	-6.48	-11.50	-32.38
2023	T 6.82	-3.02	T 4.05	-7.76	T 14.92	1.04	T 5.24	T -2.07	-3.88	-4.82	T 15.89	7.36	41.80
2024	5.22	0.82	T -2.68	-5.43	T -0.74	T 6.36	0.75	T 7.75	2.21	0.89	9.90	-4.95	12.44
2025	T 6.63	-1.05	-2.97	T 3.83	3.31	4.54	-4.76	1.51	T 4.58	-2.44	-8.87	-2.18	-5.20
2026	-3.76	-12.42	-0.95	T 4.78	34.31	-0.93	-2.81	11.18	11.17	2.97			60.87

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

BUG - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for BUG:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
20.04.26	$26.57	42d	+1.81%	+19.19%	+45.09%	+27.63%
08.09.25	$34.74	21d	+2.13%	+1.64%	+0.98%	+0.98%
28.04.25	$33.43	38d	+0.45%	+4.01%	+7.09%	+7.24%
28.01.25	$34.55	25d	+2.55%	-0.52%	-0.52%	-0.52%
15.08.24	$30.09	20d	+2.46%	-1.6%	-1.6%	-1.6%
28.06.24	$29.58	19d	+1.25%	-0.3%	-0.3%	+0%
14.05.24	$29.35	6d	-1.23%	-1.23%	-1.23%	+0%
12.03.24	$30.86	8d	-3.24%	-3.24%	-3.24%	-3.24%
10.11.23	$24.67	69d	+5.8%	+13.3%	+19.25%	+15.69%
31.08.23	$25.09	16d	+0.56%	-1.43%	-1.43%	-1.43%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for BUG: 3.91%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
7-10%	1	+7.08%	+16.84%	+18.15%	+36.44%	Hold
5-7%	2	+5.4%	+9.64%	+13.4%	+11.62%	Hold
3-5%	3	+3.95%	+8.63%	+8.5%	+8.95%	Close
1-3%	6	+1.98%	+4.05%	+7.79%	+4.93%	Close
0-1%	4	+0.49%	+1.32%	+2.46%	+2.9%	Hold
-3-1%	2	-1.34%	-1.72%	-1.72%	+0%	Neg
-5-3%	3	-3.6%	-3.6%	-3.6%	-2.36%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

MEDIUM ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 4.9

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

26%

IV is in its normal historical range – no structural vol edge in either direction.

Call / Put Flow

87% / 13%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

1,751,684.1

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$43.00 · 10.2%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$43.00 · 10.2%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$47.86

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

BUG GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

About Global X Cybersecurity ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased adoption of cybersecurity technology. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$799.59 M
Expense Ratio	0.51%
Dividend Yield	-0.35%
Portfolio Turnover	36%
YTD Return	-17.44%
3-Year Return	4.18%
5-Year Return	0.62%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Information Technology	81.7%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
PANW	PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC	11.21%
AKAM	AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC	7.97%
FTNT	FORTINET INC	7.76%
CRWD	CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC CLASS A	6.09%
CHKP	CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD	5.95%
OKTA	OKTA INC CLASS A	5.16%
S	SENTINELONE INC CLASS A	4.81%
GEN	GEN DIGITAL INC	4.77%
RBRK	RUBRIK INC CLASS A SHARES	4.36%
SAIL	SAILPOINT INC	4.28%

Frequently Asked Questions – Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.