Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL) Alternatives
Strive U.S. Energy ETF (DRLL) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DRLL. 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 DRLL
DRLL charges 0.41% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DRLL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | DRLL vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | DRLL vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | DRLL vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | DRLL vs PSCE | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | DRLL vs OIH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DRLL
Among ETFs in the 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 97 | Aug 18, 2015 | DRLL vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | DRLL vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | DRLL vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | DRLL vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | DRLL vs SETM |
Top Performing DRLL Alternatives (YTD)
DRLL alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | DRLL vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | DRLL vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | DRLL vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | DRLL vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | DRLL vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DRLL
DRLL alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | DRLL vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | DRLL vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | DRLL vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | DRLL vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | DRLL vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DRLL
DRLL alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | DRLL vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | DRLL vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | DRLL vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | DRLL vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | DRLL vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from Strive
Most popular Strive ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 7.67% | Oct 5, 2022 | DRLL vs SHOC | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | -4.13% | Sep 15, 2022 | DRLL vs STRV | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 39 | -3.23% | Nov 9, 2022 | DRLL vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -6.65% | Nov 9, 2022 | DRLL vs STXG | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 93 | 11.39% | Jan 30, 2023 | DRLL vs STXE | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 5.52% | Nov 9, 2022 | DRLL vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 93 | 13.73% | Aug 30, 2023 | DRLL vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 43 | 1.05% | Nov 9, 2022 | DRLL vs STXK | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 0.91% | Aug 9, 2023 | DRLL vs BUXX |
Often Compared With DRLL
What investors most often compare with DRLL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer American Energy Independence ETF | Energy Equities | 40 | 21.85% | Dec 13, 2017 | DRLL vs USAI | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | DRLL vs VOO | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 95 | 10.41% | Aug 3, 2021 | DRLL vs VCLN | |
| YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 23 | -3.10% | Feb 28, 2024 | DRLL vs ULTY | |
| Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF | Energy Equities | 93 | 5.84% | Jan 23, 2024 | DRLL vs NUKZ | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 17.82% | Feb 5, 2024 | DRLL vs MGNR | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | Energy Equities | 81 | -1.84% | Jul 12, 2023 | DRLL vs UPGR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF | Energy Equities, S&P 500 | 56 | 33.74% | Nov 1, 2006 | DRLL vs RSPG | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | Energy Equities | — | 19.70% | May 19, 2025 | DRLL vs USNG |
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