Global X Cybersecurity ETF Down 22% Past Year as RSI Signals Rebound
Global X Cybersecurity ETF shares have fallen 22% over the past year and 7% YTD, hitting an RSI low of 19.72 on Feb. 5 before rebounding over 5%. Institutional investors have added $211 million to the fund in past 12 months as global cybersecurity spending reaches $272 billion in 2025.
1. Shares Slide 22% and RSI Reversal
Global X Cybersecurity ETF shares have declined nearly 22% over the past year and 7% YTD, hitting a one-year RSI low of 19.72 on Feb. 5 before rebounding over 5%. Trading remains below both 50- and 200-day moving averages, suggesting continued technical pressure despite the recent bounce.
2. Top Holdings and Analyst Ratings
The ETF’s top holdings include Akamai Technologies, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike, representing industry leaders in network security, firewall protection and cloud threat detection. Of 20 analyst ratings across these positions, 13 assign a Moderate Buy, six a Hold and one a Reduce, reflecting a generally bullish outlook.
3. Institutional Inflows and Short Interest
Institutional investors have injected $211 million into the fund over the past 12 months, compared to $56 million in outflows during the same period. Short interest stands at 0.93% of float, down from $38 million in February 2025, indicating waning bearish bets.
4. Cybersecurity Market Growth Outlook
Global cybersecurity spending was $272 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $663 billion by 2033 at an 11.9% CAGR. Rising threats, cloud adoption and smart device proliferation underpin growing enterprise and government budgets, supporting long-term industry tailwinds.