BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) belongs to the ESG category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LCTU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LCTU
LCTU charges 0.15% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the ESG category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | 0.08% | 646.88M | Sep 2020 | LCTU vs XVV | |
| Invesco MSCI North America Climate ETF | 0.09% | — | Dec 2024 | LCTU vs KLMN | |
| Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | 0.09% | 13.30B | Sep 2018 | LCTU vs ESGV | |
| Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF | 0.10% | 6.60B | Sep 2018 | LCTU vs VSGX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | 0.10% | 1.08B | Jul 2020 | LCTU vs EFIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LCTU
LCTU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 14 ETFs in the ESG category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | 98 | 36.51M | Jan 2023 | LCTU vs PULT | |
| Parnassus Value Select ETF | 81 | 20.19M | Dec 2024 | LCTU vs PRVS | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | 73 | 1.07B | Dec 2018 | LCTU vs EMCS | |
| Amplify Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF | 73 | 179.24M | Nov 2015 | LCTU vs ETHO | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 71 | 18.10M | Feb 2021 | LCTU vs LOPP |
Top Performing LCTU Alternatives (YTD)
LCTU is at 6.58% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the ESG category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | 30.00% | 1.07B | Dec 2018 | LCTU vs EMCS | |
| Clough Select Equity ETF | 27.58% | 55.44M | Nov 2020 | LCTU vs CBSE | |
| Amplify Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF | 19.20% | 179.24M | Nov 2015 | LCTU vs ETHO | |
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | 17.99% | 166.84M | Dec 2020 | LCTU vs GLRY | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 17.85% | 18.10M | Feb 2021 | LCTU vs LOPP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LCTU
LCTU has 12.79% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the ESG category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | 0.77% | 36.51M | Jan 2023 | LCTU vs PULT | |
| iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.75% | 4.86B | Oct 2018 | LCTU vs EAGG | |
| Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF | 4.22% | 1.20B | Sep 2020 | LCTU vs VCEB | |
| ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF | 9.36% | 160.95M | May 2017 | LCTU vs YLDE | |
| Praxis Impact Large Cap Value ETF | 10.52% | 53.64M | Apr 2025 | LCTU vs PRXV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LCTU
LCTU has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.38%. There are 11 ETFs in the ESG category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | -0.43% | 36.51M | Jan 2023 | LCTU vs PULT | |
| iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.75% | 4.86B | Oct 2018 | LCTU vs EAGG | |
| Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF | -2.82% | 1.20B | Sep 2020 | LCTU vs VCEB | |
| ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF | -7.59% | 160.95M | May 2017 | LCTU vs YLDE | |
| Impact Shares YWCA Women’s Empowerment ETF | -7.80% | 64.19M | Aug 2018 | LCTU vs WOMN |
Other ETFs from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock ETFs shown here include BALI, CLOA, BRTR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | Derivative Income | 75 | 8.80% | 1.23B | Sep 2023 | LCTU vs BALI | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.24% | 2.22B | Jan 2023 | LCTU vs CLOA | |
| Blackrock Total Return ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 41 | 1.06% | 714.52M | Dec 2023 | LCTU vs BRTR | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 16.56% | 6.33B | Oct 2023 | LCTU vs BLCR | |
| iShares Prime Money Market ETF | Money Market | 100 | 1.67% | 626.64M | Feb 2025 | LCTU vs PMMF | |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 49 | 0.99% | 53.61M | Oct 2022 | LCTU vs BRLN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | Alternative Energy Equities | 36 | 5.69% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | LCTU vs LCTD | |
| BlackRock Future Financial and Technology ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -8.93% | 8.97M | Aug 2022 | LCTU vs BPAY | |
| Future Tech ETF | Technology Equities | — | — | 12.05M | Sep 2020 | LCTU vs BTEK | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | — | 331.27M | May 2023 | LCTU vs BLCV |
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