VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to NLR
NLR charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NLR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | NLR vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | NLR vs FRNW | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | NLR vs HJEN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | NLR vs CNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | Jun 24, 2008 | NLR vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NLR
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 | NLR vs FAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | NLR vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | NLR vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 97 | May 28, 2015 | NLR vs RNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2008 | NLR vs ICLN |
Top Performing NLR Alternatives (YTD)
NLR 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 | NLR vs FAN | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 18.93% | Mar 19, 2024 | NLR vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.01% | Jul 12, 2021 | NLR vs HYDR | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | NLR vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | NLR vs TAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NLR
NLR 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 | NLR vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.08% | Apr 8, 2021 | NLR vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.73% | May 28, 2015 | NLR vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.47% | Oct 24, 2006 | NLR vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 21.44% | Nov 17, 2009 | NLR vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NLR
NLR 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 | NLR vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -10.66% | Jun 16, 2008 | NLR vs FAN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | NLR vs LCTD | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -11.22% | Jun 24, 2008 | NLR vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | NLR vs FRNW |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | NLR vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | NLR vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | NLR vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | NLR vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | NLR vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | NLR vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | NLR vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | NLR vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | NLR vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | NLR vs FLTR |
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