iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) Alternatives
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) 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 ICLN. 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 ICLN
ICLN charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ICLN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | ICLN vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | ICLN vs FRNW | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | ICLN vs HJEN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | ICLN vs CNRG | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 0.47% | Mar 19, 2024 | ICLN vs IBAT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ICLN
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 16, 2008 | ICLN vs FAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | ICLN vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | ICLN vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 97 | May 28, 2015 | ICLN vs RNRG | |
| Global X CleanTech ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2020 | ICLN vs CTEC |
Top Performing ICLN Alternatives (YTD)
ICLN alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.86% | Jun 16, 2008 | ICLN vs FAN | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 18.93% | Mar 19, 2024 | ICLN vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.01% | Jul 12, 2021 | ICLN vs HYDR | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | ICLN vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | ICLN vs TAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ICLN
ICLN 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 | ICLN vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.08% | Apr 8, 2021 | ICLN vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.73% | May 28, 2015 | ICLN vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.47% | Oct 24, 2006 | ICLN vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 21.44% | Nov 17, 2009 | ICLN vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ICLN
ICLN 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 | ICLN vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -10.66% | Jun 16, 2008 | ICLN vs FAN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | ICLN vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | ICLN vs FRNW | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | -11.73% | Nov 17, 2009 | ICLN vs GRID |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ICLN vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ICLN vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ICLN vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ICLN vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ICLN vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ICLN vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ICLN vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ICLN vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ICLN vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ICLN vs ACWI |
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