ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) belongs to the Alternative Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ACES. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ACES
ACES charges 0.55% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | ACES vs LCTD | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | ACES vs URAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 165.90M | Oct 2021 | ACES vs FRNW | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 3.07B | Jun 2008 | ACES vs ICLN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | 243.23M | Oct 2018 | ACES vs CNRG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ACES
ACES has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 15 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 94 | 83.85M | Mar 2024 | ACES vs IBAT | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 83 | 214.20M | Jun 2007 | ACES vs PBD | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 80 | 121.09M | Jul 2021 | ACES vs HYDR | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 79 | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | ACES vs PWER | |
| ProShares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF | 79 | 6.68M | Sep 2021 | ACES vs CTEX |
Top Performing ACES Alternatives (YTD)
ACES is at 9.28% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 68.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 68.73% | 121.09M | Jul 2021 | ACES vs HYDR | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 57.07% | 83.85M | Mar 2024 | ACES vs IBAT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 37.20% | 880.41M | Feb 2007 | ACES vs QCLN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 26.14% | 3.07B | Jun 2008 | ACES vs ICLN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 23.40% | 11.60B | Nov 2009 | ACES vs GRID |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ACES
ACES has 33.93% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Solar ETF | 0.00% | 5.05M | Sep 2021 | ACES vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 14.98% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | ACES vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 16.03% | 31.24M | May 2015 | ACES vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 17.34% | 140.82M | Oct 2006 | ACES vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.41% | 302.78M | Jun 2008 | ACES vs FAN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ACES
ACES has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.82%. There are 12 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | -8.07% | 140.82M | Oct 2006 | ACES vs ERTH | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -9.00% | 31.24M | May 2015 | ACES vs RNRG | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | -10.10% | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | ACES vs PWER | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | ACES vs LCTD | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -11.13% | 302.78M | Jun 2008 | ACES vs FAN |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 35 | 14.23% | 11.93B | Aug 2010 | ACES vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 57 | 24.93% | 460.50M | Oct 2013 | ACES vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 8.44% | 729.02M | Jul 2009 | ACES vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 72 | 14.96% | 1.31B | Jun 2012 | ACES vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 92 | 15.46% | 160.12M | Dec 2014 | ACES vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 76 | 10.07% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | ACES vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 41 | 17.52% | 11.09M | May 2008 | ACES vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 12.73% | 223.22M | Jun 2013 | ACES vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 7 | -4.66% | 68.42M | Dec 2017 | ACES vs DTEC | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 32 | 1.65% | 28.85M | Mar 2014 | ACES vs EDOG |
Often Compared With ACES
Investors most often compare ACES with TAN, INRG.L, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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