Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) 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 CTEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC charges 0.50% annually. There are 7 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% | 282.22M | Apr 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | CTEC vs URAN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 2.59B | Jun 2008 | CTEC vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 153.82M | Oct 2021 | CTEC vs FRNW | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | 223.98M | Oct 2018 | CTEC vs CNRG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 46. There are 12 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 90 | 74.40M | Mar 2024 | CTEC vs IBAT | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 72 | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | CTEC vs PWER | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 61 | 91.40M | Jul 2021 | CTEC vs HYDR | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 60 | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | CTEC vs GRID | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 59 | 281.59M | Jun 2008 | CTEC vs FAN |
Top Performing CTEC Alternatives (YTD)
CTEC is at 11.13% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.58%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 44.58% | 91.40M | Jul 2021 | CTEC vs HYDR | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 43.48% | 74.40M | Mar 2024 | CTEC vs IBAT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 23.13% | 718.18M | Feb 2007 | CTEC vs QCLN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 20.61% | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | CTEC vs GRID | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 19.18% | 281.59M | Jun 2008 | CTEC vs FAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC has 37.83% 1-year volatility. There are 13 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 | CTEC vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 15.03% | 282.22M | Apr 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 15.84% | 30.29M | May 2015 | CTEC vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 17.39% | 135.16M | Oct 2006 | CTEC vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.45% | 281.59M | Jun 2008 | CTEC vs FAN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.50%. There are 14 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | -10.29% | 135.16M | Oct 2006 | CTEC vs ERTH | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | 282.22M | Apr 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF | -11.32% | 135.15M | May 2007 | CTEC vs SMOG | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -11.72% | 30.29M | May 2015 | CTEC vs RNRG | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | -11.73% | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | CTEC vs GRID |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 90 | 10.42% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | CTEC vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -6.76% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | CTEC vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 21.83% | 10.08B | May 2018 | CTEC vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 14 | -2.76% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | CTEC vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 63 | 10.03% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | CTEC vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.92% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | CTEC vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -9.44% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | CTEC vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.16% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | CTEC vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 83 | 35.71% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | CTEC vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 52 | 18.87% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | CTEC vs PAVE |
Often Compared With CTEC
Investors most often compare CTEC with TAN, CTEX, XLK. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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