First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) Alternatives
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) 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 QCLN. 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 QCLN
QCLN charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QCLN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | QCLN vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | QCLN vs FRNW | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | QCLN vs HJEN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | QCLN vs CNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | Jun 24, 2008 | QCLN vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QCLN
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 | QCLN vs FAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | QCLN vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | QCLN vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 96 | May 28, 2015 | QCLN vs RNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 94 | Jun 24, 2008 | QCLN vs ICLN |
Top Performing QCLN Alternatives (YTD)
QCLN alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.96% | Jun 16, 2008 | QCLN vs FAN | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 20.06% | Mar 19, 2024 | QCLN vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.75% | Jul 12, 2021 | QCLN vs HYDR | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 14.56% | Apr 15, 2008 | QCLN vs TAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 14.35% | Oct 5, 2021 | QCLN vs FRNW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QCLN
QCLN 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 | QCLN vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.12% | Apr 8, 2021 | QCLN vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.41% | May 28, 2015 | QCLN vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.46% | Oct 24, 2006 | QCLN vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 21.43% | Jun 16, 2008 | QCLN vs FAN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QCLN
QCLN 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 | QCLN vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -10.66% | Jun 16, 2008 | QCLN vs FAN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | QCLN vs LCTD | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -11.22% | Jun 24, 2008 | QCLN vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | QCLN vs FRNW |
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