First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (RCTR) 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 RCTR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RCTR
RCTR charges 0.70% annually. There are 45 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 | RCTR vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | RCTR vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | RCTR vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | RCTR vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | RCTR vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RCTR
Among 49 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 91 | 7.18M | May 2025 | RCTR vs USNG | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 89 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs EIPX | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 86 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | RCTR vs CRAK | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 86 | — | Jun 2025 | RCTR vs BESF | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 84 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | RCTR vs PXJ |
Top Performing RCTR Alternatives (YTD)
RCTR is at 3.29% YTD. There are 57 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 44.11% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | RCTR vs POW | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 40.81% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | RCTR vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 37.45% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | RCTR vs XES | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 36.52% | — | Jul 2025 | RCTR vs DVXE | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 34.19% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | RCTR vs CRAK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RCTR
RCTR has 26.75% 1-year volatility. There are 46 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.98% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | RCTR vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.34% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.69% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.70% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | RCTR vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.31% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | RCTR vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RCTR
Among 49 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | RCTR vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | RCTR vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | RCTR vs USNG |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With RCTR
Investors most often compare RCTR with HAP, ILIT, INFR. These 9 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | Energy Equities | 77 | 14.57% | 300.22M | Aug 2008 | RCTR vs HAP | |
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 55 | -1.74% | 16.16M | Jun 2023 | RCTR vs ILIT | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | — | — | 12.46M | Dec 2022 | RCTR vs INFR | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 51 | -5.92% | 13.32M | Nov 2022 | RCTR vs ION | |
| VanEck Oil Services ETF | Energy Equities | 66 | 33.53% | 1.98B | Dec 2011 | RCTR vs OIH | |
| iShares North American Natural Resources ETF | Energy Equities | 62 | 15.26% | 711.14M | Oct 2001 | RCTR vs IGE | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 50 | -5.16% | 41.19M | Feb 2023 | RCTR vs LITP | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | Global Equities | 86 | 34.45% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | RCTR vs VOLT | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | Energy Equities | 65 | 31.97% | 362.95M | May 2006 | RCTR vs IEZ |
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