Amplify ETFs Highlighted Cybersecurity Growth Funds
As AI reshapes industry risk, Amplify is showcasing performance data for its specialized cybersecurity-focused ETFs.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Amplify ETFs has highlighted the performance of its HACK and HAKY funds in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The firm reports that cybersecurity remains a critical focus as artificial intelligence continues to shift both the threat landscape and corporate defense strategies.
Why it matters
The rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering cybersecurity risks for organizations, driving increased interest in specialized investment vehicles that track the sector. These funds aim to capture growth from companies developing hardware, software, and services to address these emerging threats.
The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) has delivered a 388.19% cumulative return since its 2014 inception and holds over $3.2 billion in assets under management. Meanwhile, the newer HAKY ETF, which integrates a covered call strategy, targets an annual premium income of 15% or greater.
The players
Amplify ETFs
An investment management firm that oversees over $22 billion in assets and specializes in thematic funds focused on cybersecurity and other sectors.
The details
HACK provides broad exposure to companies building cybersecurity infrastructure across hardware, software, and service layers. HAKY extends this strategy by employing a covered call mechanism—an investment technique where an investor holds a long position in an asset and sells call options on that same asset to generate extra income. These approaches aim to capitalize on the increasing integration of AI, which 94% of professionals expect to change the industry and 87% identify as the fastest-growing risk.
Timeline
November 2014: The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) launched.
January 2026: The Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (HAKY) launched.
August 31, 2026: Reference date for performance and total assets under management data.
September 28, 2026: Reference date for HACK total assets under management.
The Tech Race
This development tracks the market response to the 2026 World Economic Forum cybersecurity risk assessment regarding AI-driven threats. It reflects a growing industry race to provide financial instruments that capture value from the essential security infrastructure required to defend against automated AI attacks.
Investors can access these ETFs through standard brokerage platforms to gain thematic exposure to the cybersecurity industry. Decisions on fund selection should consider HAKY's covered call strategy, which trades potential capital appreciation upside for more consistent income generation.
The takeaway
The cybersecurity investment sector is increasingly defined by the intersection of AI-driven risk and defensive software deployment. Watch for the next quarterly performance reports in late 2026 to see if HAKY meets its stated target of 15% annual premium income.
Further reading
For additional context on how market shifts are impacting the defense sector, visit Cybersecurity.
More information
View complete fund details and performance disclosures on the Amplify ETFs fund information portal.
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