Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (FTWO) 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 FTWO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO charges 0.49% annually. There are 26 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | FTWO vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | FTWO vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | FTWO vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | FTWO vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | FTWO vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 46 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 93 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | FTWO vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 92 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 90 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | FTWO vs PXJ | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 88 | 7.18M | May 2025 | FTWO vs USNG | |
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 87 | 64.82M | Feb 2025 | FTWO vs PIPE |
Top Performing FTWO Alternatives (YTD)
FTWO is at 4.69% YTD. There are 55 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 42.91% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | FTWO vs CRAK | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.03% | — | Jul 2025 | FTWO vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.12% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | FTWO vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 36.80% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | FTWO vs XES | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | FTWO vs POW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO has 18.75% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.95% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | FTWO vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.47% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.64% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 12.75% | 5.89M | Dec 2022 | FTWO vs PWRZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.82% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | FTWO vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.55%. There are 27 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | FTWO vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.29% | — | Dec 2024 | FTWO vs TPZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | FTWO vs MDST |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include SHOC, STXE, BUXX and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 53.48% | 238.64M | Oct 2022 | FTWO vs SHOC | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 77 | 31.86% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | FTWO vs STXE | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 97 | 2.10% | 463.97M | Aug 2023 | FTWO vs BUXX | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 50 | 28.89% | 286.94M | Aug 2022 | FTWO vs DRLL | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 44 | 7.63% | 64.85M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | 8.61% | 146.49M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.15% | 79.05M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXV | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 16.31% | 78.79M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 18 | -0.78% | 121.18M | Aug 2023 | FTWO vs STXT | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.90% | 1.13B | Sep 2022 | FTWO vs STXF |
Often Compared With FTWO
Investors most often compare FTWO with TINY, PSCE, QTUM. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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