The Best Thematic ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Thematic ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 4
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.58%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.68%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 22.47%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 50 / 100
The Best Thematic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | Thematic, Technology Equities, Global Equities | Oct 5, 2021 | 0.39% | 11.58% | — | 1.28% | 24 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund | Thematic, Global Equities | Jul 8, 2025 | 0.58% | 8.56% | — | 0.55% | 54 | ||||||||
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | Thematic, Technology Equities, Global Equities | Nov 15, 2019 | 0.68% | 17.71% | — | 0.90% | 50 | ||||||||
| Amplify Tokenization Technology Leaders ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities, Thematic | Dec 22, 2025 | 0.69% | -8.72% | — | 0.00% | — |
Best Thematic ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Thematic ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are GEOA (54) and MOTO (50).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund | 54 | 909.68K | Jul 2025 | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 50 | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 24 | 27.99M | Oct 2021 |
Best-Performing Thematic ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 8.61% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 |
Lowest-Cost Thematic ETFs
The top Thematic ETFs is FDRV (0.39%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.58%, Thematic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 0.39% | 27.99M | Oct 2021 | |
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund | 0.58% | 909.68K | Jul 2025 | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 0.68% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | |
| Amplify Tokenization Technology Leaders ETF | 0.69% | 894.61K | Dec 2025 |
Highest-Yield Thematic ETFs
The top Thematic ETFs is FDRV (1.28%).
Across the lineup, Thematic ETFs show an average dividend yield of 0.68%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 1.28% | 27.99M | Oct 2021 | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 0.90% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | |
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund | 0.55% | 909.68K | Jul 2025 | |
| Amplify Tokenization Technology Leaders ETF | 0.00% | 894.61K | Dec 2025 |
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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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