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: 0.54%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 1.38%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 17.80%
Median Risk/Return Score: 45 / 100

14 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
DRCU.TO	Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emis...	Sustainable, Total Bond Market	Sep 27, 2018	—	0.66%	—	3.42%	39
DRFC.TO	Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissi...	Canada Equities, Sustainable, Multi-factor	Sep 27, 2018	—	9.49%	—	1.48%	79
DRFD.TO	Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifact...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Sustainable, Multi-factor	Sep 27, 2018	—	11.43%	—	2.38%	68
DRFE.TO	Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Z...	Emerging Markets Equities, Sustainable, Multi-factor	Mar 7, 2019	—	18.95%	—	1.64%	48
DRFG.TO	Desjardins RI Global Multifactor Fossil Fuel Reser...	Global Equities, Sustainable, Multi-factor	Mar 7, 2019	—	14.06%	—	1.57%	87
DRFU.TO	Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions...	Large Cap Blend Equities, Sustainable, Multi-factor	Sep 27, 2018	—	12.31%	—	1.04%	86
DRMC.TO	Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ...	Canada Equities, Sustainable	Sep 27, 2018	—	10.08%	—	1.60%	84
DRMD.TO	Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zer...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Sustainable	May 1, 2020	—	10.73%	—	0.00%	61
DRMU.TO	Desjardins RI USA Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Sustainable	Sep 27, 2018	—	11.24%	—	0.79%	68
ETHI.TO	Global X Global Sustainability Leaders Index ETF	Global Equities, Sustainable	Oct 31, 2018	—	7.41%	—	0.81%	38
HCLN.TO	Harvest Clean Energy ETF	Alternative Energy Equities, Sustainable	Jan 11, 2021	0.40%	1.89%	—	0.00%	25
NSCE.TO	NBI Sustainable Canadian Equity ETF	Sustainable	Jan 23, 2020	0.64%	10.20%	—	0.93%	19
WSRD.TO	Wealthsimple Developed Markets ex North America So...	International Equity, Sustainable	Jun 16, 2020	—	2.74%	—	2.49%	24
WSRI.TO	Wealthsimple North America Socially Responsible In...	Sustainable	Jun 16, 2020	—	5.66%	—	1.31%	45

Best Sustainable ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Sustainable ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LCTU (57) and VCLN (48). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
LCTU	BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	57	1.21B	Apr 2021
VCLN	Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF	48	5.69M	Aug 2021
BASV	Brown Advisory Sustainable Value ETF	46	216.19M	Jun 2025
NZAC	SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF	44	192.41M	Nov 2014
EFFE	Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient...	27	133.68M	Dec 2024

Best-Performing Sustainable ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Sustainable ETFs is LCTU (11.53%). Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average 1-year return of 17.80% and an average 5-year return of 10.35%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LCTU	BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	11.53%	1.21B	Apr 2021
NZAC	SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF	9.16%	192.41M	Nov 2014

Lowest-Cost Sustainable ETFs

The top Sustainable ETFs is NZAC (0.12%). With an average expense ratio of 0.54%, 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
NZAC	SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF	0.12%	192.41M	Nov 2014
LCTU	BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	0.15%	1.21B	Apr 2021
VCLN	Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF	0.59%	5.69M	Aug 2021
FSST	Fidelity Sustainability U.S. Equity ETF	0.59%	13.14M	Jun 2021
PLDR	Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF	0.59%	2.85M	May 2021

Highest-Yield Sustainable ETFs

The top Sustainable ETFs is EFFE (4.26%). Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.38%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
EFFE	Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient...	4.26%	133.68M	Dec 2024
NZAC	SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF	2.09%	192.41M	Nov 2014
VCLN	Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF	1.91%	5.69M	Aug 2021
LCTU	BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	0.96%	1.21B	Apr 2021
BASV	Brown Advisory Sustainable Value ETF	0.38%	216.19M	Jun 2025

Top ETFs Categories

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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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