First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) 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 FAN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FAN
FAN charges 0.62% annually. There are 16 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 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | FAN vs URAN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 2.59B | Jun 2008 | FAN vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 153.82M | Oct 2021 | FAN vs FRNW | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | 223.98M | Oct 2018 | FAN vs CNRG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAN
FAN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 4 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 89 | 74.40M | Mar 2024 | FAN vs IBAT | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 69 | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | FAN vs PWER | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 58 | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | FAN vs GRID | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 57 | 196.44M | Jun 2007 | FAN vs PBD | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 55 | 91.40M | Jul 2021 | FAN vs HYDR |
Top Performing FAN Alternatives (YTD)
FAN is at 16.97% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.52%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 41.52% | 74.40M | Mar 2024 | FAN vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 40.67% | 91.40M | Jul 2021 | FAN vs HYDR | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 20.15% | 718.18M | Feb 2007 | FAN vs QCLN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 19.10% | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | FAN vs GRID | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 15.63% | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | FAN vs PWER |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAN
FAN has 20.41% 1-year volatility. There are 4 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 | FAN vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 15.04% | 282.22M | Apr 2021 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 15.81% | 30.29M | May 2015 | FAN vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 17.38% | 135.16M | Oct 2006 | FAN vs ERTH | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 21.36% | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | FAN vs PWER |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAN
FAN has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.07%. There are 5 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 | FAN vs ERTH | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | 282.22M | Apr 2021 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF | -11.32% | 135.15M | May 2007 | FAN vs SMOG | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -11.72% | 30.29M | May 2015 | FAN vs RNRG | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | -11.73% | 11.74B | Nov 2009 | FAN vs GRID |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, AIRR, NFTY and span 15 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $24B.
Often Compared With FAN
Investors most often compare FAN with TAN, CTEC, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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