VanEck Natural Resources ETF (HAP) 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 HAP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HAP
HAP charges 0.42% annually. There are 17 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 | HAP vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.03B | Oct 2013 | HAP vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | 12.70B | Sep 2004 | HAP vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 11.66M | Nov 2025 | HAP vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | HAP vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HAP
HAP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 90. There are 7 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 | HAP vs CRAK | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 92 | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | HAP vs XES | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 91 | 287.08M | Feb 2024 | HAP vs MGNR | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 91 | 128.85M | Oct 2005 | HAP vs PXJ | |
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | 91 | 25.66M | Jun 2023 | HAP vs ILIT |
Top Performing HAP Alternatives (YTD)
HAP is at 21.93% YTD. There are 40 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.54%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 51.54% | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | HAP vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 51.16% | 2.37B | Dec 2011 | HAP vs OIH | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 47.79% | 636.98M | May 2006 | HAP vs IEZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 47.03% | 128.85M | Oct 2005 | HAP vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.81% | — | Jul 2025 | HAP vs DVXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HAP
HAP has 14.96% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | 9.04% | 12.46M | Dec 2022 | HAP vs INFR | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.78% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | HAP vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.21% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | HAP vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.63% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | HAP vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.12% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | HAP vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HAP
HAP has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.31%. There are 15 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 | HAP vs EIPX | |
| iShares North American Natural Resources ETF | -5.54% | 803.30M | Oct 2001 | HAP vs IGE | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | HAP vs BILD | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -6.06% | 7.72M | Dec 2022 | HAP vs RNWZ | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | HAP vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 75.55% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | HAP vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 40 | 2.66% | 27.13B | May 2006 | HAP vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 30 | 11.25% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | HAP vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 40 | 1.93% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | HAP vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33 | 0.44% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | HAP vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 76.78% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | HAP vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 90 | 38.23% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | HAP vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -6.86% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | HAP vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -23.13% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | HAP vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.95% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | HAP vs FLTR |
Often Compared With HAP
Investors most often compare HAP with GUNR, NANR, URA. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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