Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF (NUKZ) 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 NUKZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NUKZ
NUKZ charges 0.85% annually. There are 81 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% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | NUKZ vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | NUKZ vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.00B | Sep 2004 | NUKZ vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 416.91M | Nov 2025 | NUKZ vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | NUKZ vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NUKZ
NUKZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 16. There are 75 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 95 | 251.28M | Aug 2015 | NUKZ vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 93 | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | NUKZ vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 92 | 61.59M | Oct 2005 | NUKZ vs PXJ | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 91 | 301.41M | Aug 2008 | NUKZ vs HAP | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 89 | 47.69M | Jul 2025 | NUKZ vs XLEI |
Top Performing NUKZ Alternatives (YTD)
NUKZ is at 0.28% YTD. There are 78 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 95.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | 95.09% | 65.33M | Nov 2021 | NUKZ vs OILU | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 71.01% | 228.84M | Nov 2008 | NUKZ vs ERX | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Top 5 Bull 2X ETF | 61.53% | 2.82M | Oct 2025 | NUKZ vs TEXU | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 50.61% | — | Jul 2025 | NUKZ vs DVXE | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 47.28% | 251.28M | Aug 2015 | NUKZ vs CRAK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NUKZ
NUKZ has 31.03% 1-year volatility. There are 71 ETFs in the 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 | NUKZ vs RAYS | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 11.00% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | NUKZ vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.44% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | NUKZ vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.58% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | NUKZ vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 12.56% | 5.84M | Dec 2022 | NUKZ vs PWRZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NUKZ
NUKZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.29%. There are 53 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | NUKZ vs EIPX | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -5.98% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | NUKZ vs MDST | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | NUKZ vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | NUKZ vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.63% | 129.10M | Dec 2024 | NUKZ vs TPZ |
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