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
- 1.33%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 22.18%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 49 / 100
The Best Sustainable ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rize Sustainable Future of Food UCITS ETF A USD | Consumer Staples Equities, Sustainable | Aug 27, 2020 | 0.45% | 6.27% | — | 0.00% | 9 |
Best Sustainable ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Sustainable ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LCTU (62) and VCLN (58).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 62 | 1.50B | Apr 2021 | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 58 | 5.97M | Aug 2021 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 51 | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | |
| Brown Advisory Sustainable Value ETF | 47 | 216.19M | Jun 2025 | |
| Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient... | 33 | 133.68M | Dec 2024 |
Best-Performing Sustainable ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Sustainable ETFs is LCTU (12.11%).
Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average 1-year return of 22.18% and an average 5-year return of 10.91%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 12.11% | 1.50B | Apr 2021 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 9.70% | 192.94M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 0.15% | 1.50B | Apr 2021 | |
| Fidelity Sustainability U.S. Equity ETF | 0.59% | 13.14M | Jun 2021 | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF | 0.59% | 2.85M | May 2021 | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 0.59% | 5.97M | Aug 2021 |
Highest-Yield Sustainable ETFs
The top Sustainable ETFs is EFFE (4.07%).
Across the lineup, Sustainable ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.33%, 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... | 4.07% | 133.68M | Dec 2024 | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 2.05% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | 1.82% | 5.97M | Aug 2021 | |
| BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF | 0.95% | 1.50B | Apr 2021 | |
| Brown Advisory Sustainable Value ETF | 0.38% | 216.19M | Jun 2025 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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