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 25 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% | 38.95B | Dec 1998 | FTWO vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.03B | Oct 2013 | FTWO vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | 12.70B | Sep 2004 | FTWO vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 11.66M | 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 52. There are 36 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 | 171.68M | Aug 2015 | FTWO vs CRAK | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 91 | 287.08M | Feb 2024 | FTWO vs MGNR | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 89 | 334.74M | Aug 2008 | FTWO vs HAP | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | FTWO vs VOLT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 89 | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | FTWO vs XES |
Top Performing FTWO Alternatives (YTD)
FTWO is at 11.95% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 51.43% | 2.37B | Dec 2011 | FTWO vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 50.69% | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | FTWO vs XES | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 47.84% | 636.98M | May 2006 | FTWO vs IEZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 46.18% | 128.85M | Oct 2005 | FTWO vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.81% | — | Jul 2025 | FTWO vs DVXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO has 18.16% 1-year volatility. There are 23 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | 9.00% | 12.46M | Dec 2022 | FTWO vs INFR | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.78% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | FTWO vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.17% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.59% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.12% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | FTWO vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTWO
FTWO has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.54%. There are 29 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -4.12% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs EIPX | |
| iShares North American Natural Resources ETF | -5.54% | 803.30M | Oct 2001 | FTWO vs IGE | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | FTWO vs BILD | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -6.06% | 7.72M | Dec 2022 | FTWO vs RNWZ | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include SHOC, STRV, STXE 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 | 95 | 73.38% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | FTWO vs SHOC | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 10.98% | 1.11B | Sep 2022 | FTWO vs STRV | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 92 | 47.29% | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | FTWO vs STXE | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 55 | 31.26% | 282.56M | Aug 2022 | FTWO vs DRLL | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 97 | 1.56% | 462.44M | Aug 2023 | FTWO vs BUXX | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 43 | 5.65% | 64.86M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | 11.15% | 149.84M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 12.63% | 78.83M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXV | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 52 | 11.46% | 80.09M | Nov 2022 | FTWO vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 30 | 0.19% | 122.93M | Aug 2023 | FTWO vs STXT |
Often Compared With FTWO
Investors most often compare FTWO with TINY, PSCE, QTUM. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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