The Best Sustainable ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Sustainable ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 10
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.51%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.25%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 34.81%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 57 / 100
The Best Sustainable ETFs
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Best Sustainable ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Sustainable ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VCLN (90) and LCTU (64).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 90 | 7.02M | Aug 2021 | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 64 | 1.52B | Apr 2021 | |
| Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient... | 59 | 133.68M | Dec 2024 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 56 | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF | 42 | 4.88M | May 2021 |
Best-Performing Sustainable ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Sustainable ETFs is LCTU (12.48%).
Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average 1-year return of 34.81% and an average 5-year return of 8.30%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 12.48% | 1.52B | Apr 2021 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 9.97% | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF | 9.77% | 4.88M | May 2021 | |
| Putnam Sustainable Future ETF | 0.99% | 3.93M | May 2021 |
Lowest-Cost Sustainable ETFs
The top Sustainable ETFs is NZAC (0.12%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.51%, Sustainable ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 0.15% | 1.52B | Apr 2021 | |
| Invesco MSCI Green Building ETF | 0.39% | 5.61M | Apr 2021 | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF | 0.59% | 4.88M | May 2021 | |
| Fidelity Sustainability U.S. Equity ETF | 0.59% | 13.14M | Jun 2021 |
Highest-Yield Sustainable ETFs
The top Sustainable ETFs is EFFE (3.73%).
Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.25%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient... | 3.73% | 133.68M | Dec 2024 | |
| Invesco MSCI Green Building ETF | 3.45% | 5.61M | Apr 2021 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 2.03% | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 1.46% | 7.02M | Aug 2021 | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 0.92% | 1.52B | Apr 2021 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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