VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) 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 NLR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NLR
NLR charges 0.56% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | 241.65M | Apr 2021 | NLR vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 140.82M | Oct 2021 | NLR vs FRNW | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | 263.96M | Oct 2018 | NLR vs CNRG | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | 21.26M | Mar 2021 | NLR vs HJEN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | 3.21B | Jun 2008 | NLR vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NLR
NLR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 25. There are 18 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 95 | 89.40M | Mar 2024 | NLR vs IBAT | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 94 | 232.71M | Jun 2007 | NLR vs PBD | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 93 | 7.61M | Nov 2023 | NLR vs PWER | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 92 | 167.96M | Jul 2021 | NLR vs HYDR | |
| Global X CleanTech ETF | 90 | 33.81M | Oct 2020 | NLR vs CTEC |
Top Performing NLR Alternatives (YTD)
NLR is at 6.14% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 110.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 110.14% | 167.96M | Jul 2021 | NLR vs HYDR | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 64.52% | 89.40M | Mar 2024 | NLR vs IBAT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 52.94% | 895.30M | Feb 2007 | NLR vs QCLN | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 43.10% | 2.29B | Apr 2008 | NLR vs TAN | |
| Global X CleanTech ETF | 42.98% | 33.81M | Oct 2020 | NLR vs CTEC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NLR
NLR has 42.32% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Solar ETF | 0.00% | 5.05M | Sep 2021 | NLR vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 14.55% | 241.65M | Apr 2021 | NLR vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 15.77% | 30.24M | May 2015 | NLR vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 16.73% | 151.79M | Oct 2006 | NLR vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 19.39% | 11.29B | Nov 2009 | NLR vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NLR
NLR has a 1-year max drawdown of -25.80%. There are 17 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -5.95% | 30.24M | May 2015 | NLR vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -7.71% | 319.68M | Jun 2008 | NLR vs FAN | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | -8.07% | 151.79M | Oct 2006 | NLR vs ERTH | |
| VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF | -8.82% | 152.21M | May 2007 | NLR vs SMOG | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | -9.07% | 7.61M | Nov 2023 | NLR vs PWER |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, GDXJ 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 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | NLR vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -0.90% | 27.13B | May 2006 | NLR vs GDX | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals, Materials | 35 | -2.55% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | NLR vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -0.94% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | NLR vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 78.44% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | NLR vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 87 | 33.01% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | NLR vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -8.99% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | NLR vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.27% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | NLR vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.91% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | NLR vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 25 | 33.03% | 499.52M | Apr 2021 | NLR vs DAPP |
Often Compared With NLR
Investors most often compare NLR with URA, NUKZ, URNM. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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