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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD charges 0.75% annually. There are 46 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% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | PWRD vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | PWRD vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | PWRD vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | PWRD vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | PWRD vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 44 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 93 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | PWRD vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 92 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | PWRD vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 90 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | PWRD vs PXJ | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 88 | 7.18M | May 2025 | PWRD vs USNG | |
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 87 | 64.82M | Feb 2025 | PWRD vs PIPE |
Top Performing PWRD Alternatives (YTD)
PWRD is at 14.65% YTD. There are 50 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 42.91% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | PWRD vs CRAK | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.03% | — | Jul 2025 | PWRD vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.12% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | PWRD vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 36.80% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | PWRD vs XES | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | PWRD vs POW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD has 26.90% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.95% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | PWRD vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.47% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | PWRD vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.64% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | PWRD vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 12.75% | 5.89M | Dec 2022 | PWRD vs PWRZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.82% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | PWRD vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PWRD
PWRD has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.12%. There are 25 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% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | PWRD vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | PWRD vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | PWRD vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.29% | — | Dec 2024 | PWRD vs TPZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | PWRD vs MDST |
Other ETFs from TCW
The 9 most viewed TCW ETFs shown here include FLXR, ACLO, AIFD and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 88 | 1.66% | 2.31B | Nov 2018 | PWRD vs FLXR | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.75% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | PWRD vs ACLO | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | 32.00% | 135.09M | Aug 2017 | PWRD vs AIFD | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33 | 16.71% | 10.94M | Feb 2023 | PWRD vs SUPP | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 74.58M | May 2024 | PWRD vs GRW | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 85 | 2.92% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | PWRD vs MUSE | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 36 | 2.44% | 327.02M | Jun 2013 | PWRD vs SLNZ | |
| TCW Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 33 | -0.31% | 28.45M | Jun 2018 | PWRD vs IGCB | |
| TCW High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 38 | 3.03% | 31.91M | Nov 2024 | PWRD vs HYBX |
Often Compared With PWRD
Investors most often compare PWRD with DTCR, AIPO, ALAI. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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