TCW Transform Systems ETF (PWRD) Alternatives
TCW Transform Systems ETF (PWRD) 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 PWRD. 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 PWRD
PWRD charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PWRD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | PWRD vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | PWRD vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | PWRD vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | PWRD vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | PWRD vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PWRD
Among ETFs in the 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | PWRD vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | PWRD vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | PWRD vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | PWRD vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | PWRD vs MGNR |
Top Performing PWRD Alternatives (YTD)
PWRD alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | PWRD vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | PWRD vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | PWRD vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | PWRD vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | PWRD vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | PWRD vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | PWRD vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | PWRD vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | PWRD vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | PWRD vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | PWRD vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | PWRD vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | PWRD vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | PWRD vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | PWRD vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from TCW
Most popular TCW ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.17% | Nov 30, 2018 | PWRD vs FLXR | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 1.06% | Nov 15, 2024 | PWRD vs ACLO | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 0.75% | Feb 14, 2023 | PWRD vs SUPP | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 2.61% | Aug 31, 2017 | PWRD vs AIFD | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 35 | -0.97% | Jun 28, 2013 | PWRD vs SLNZ | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -11.60% | May 6, 2024 | PWRD vs GRW |
Often Compared With PWRD
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