First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FAN
FAN charges 0.62% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FAN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | FAN vs FRNW | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | FAN vs CNRG | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | FAN vs HJEN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | Jun 24, 2008 | FAN vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | FAN vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | FAN vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 97 | May 28, 2015 | FAN vs RNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2008 | FAN vs ICLN | |
| Global X CleanTech ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2020 | FAN vs CTEC |
Top Performing FAN Alternatives (YTD)
FAN alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 18.93% | Mar 19, 2024 | FAN vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.01% | Jul 12, 2021 | FAN vs HYDR | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | FAN vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | FAN vs TAN | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 11.61% | Jun 13, 2007 | FAN vs PBD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAN
FAN 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 | FAN vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.08% | Apr 8, 2021 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.73% | May 28, 2015 | FAN vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.47% | Oct 24, 2006 | FAN vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 21.44% | Nov 17, 2009 | FAN vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAN
FAN 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 | FAN vs RNRG | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | FAN vs LCTD | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -11.22% | Jun 24, 2008 | FAN vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | FAN vs FRNW | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | -11.73% | Nov 17, 2009 | FAN vs GRID |
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