Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CTEC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | CTEC vs FRNW | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | CTEC vs HJEN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | CTEC vs CNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | Jun 24, 2008 | CTEC vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CTEC
Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 16, 2008 | CTEC vs FAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | CTEC vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | CTEC vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 97 | May 28, 2015 | CTEC vs RNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2008 | CTEC vs ICLN |
Top Performing CTEC Alternatives (YTD)
CTEC alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.86% | Jun 16, 2008 | CTEC vs FAN | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 18.93% | Mar 19, 2024 | CTEC vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.01% | Jul 12, 2021 | CTEC vs HYDR | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | CTEC vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | CTEC vs TAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Solar ETF | 0.00% | Sep 8, 2021 | CTEC vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.08% | Apr 8, 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.73% | May 28, 2015 | CTEC vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.47% | Oct 24, 2006 | CTEC vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 21.44% | Nov 17, 2009 | CTEC vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CTEC
CTEC alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -9.94% | May 28, 2015 | CTEC vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -10.66% | Jun 16, 2008 | CTEC vs FAN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | CTEC vs LCTD | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -11.22% | Jun 24, 2008 | CTEC vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | CTEC vs FRNW |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | CTEC vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | CTEC vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | CTEC vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | CTEC vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | CTEC vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | CTEC vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | CTEC vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | CTEC vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | CTEC vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | CTEC vs DAX |
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