Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF (RNRG) 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 RNRG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RNRG
RNRG charges 0.65% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | RNRG vs LCTD | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | RNRG vs URAN | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 3.07B | Jun 2008 | RNRG vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 165.90M | Oct 2021 | RNRG vs FRNW | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | 243.23M | Oct 2018 | RNRG vs CNRG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RNRG
RNRG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 13 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 95 | 83.85M | Mar 2024 | RNRG vs IBAT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 82 | 880.41M | Feb 2007 | RNRG vs QCLN | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 80 | 214.20M | Jun 2007 | RNRG vs PBD | |
| ProShares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF | 80 | 6.68M | Sep 2021 | RNRG vs CTEX | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 79 | 243.23M | Oct 2018 | RNRG vs CNRG |
Top Performing RNRG Alternatives (YTD)
RNRG is at 8.52% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 59.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 59.23% | 121.09M | Jul 2021 | RNRG vs HYDR | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 56.06% | 83.85M | Mar 2024 | RNRG vs IBAT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index F... | 36.32% | 880.41M | Feb 2007 | RNRG vs QCLN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 24.91% | 11.60B | Nov 2009 | RNRG vs GRID | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 23.83% | 3.07B | Jun 2008 | RNRG vs ICLN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RNRG
RNRG has 15.97% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Alternative 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 | RNRG vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 14.95% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | RNRG vs LCTD | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 17.24% | 140.82M | Oct 2006 | RNRG vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.38% | 302.78M | Jun 2008 | RNRG vs FAN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 21.22% | 11.60B | Nov 2009 | RNRG vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RNRG
RNRG has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.21%. There is 1 ETF in the Alternative Energy Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -8.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | -8.07% | 140.82M | Oct 2006 | RNRG vs ERTH | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | 260.30M | Apr 2021 | RNRG vs LCTD | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -11.13% | 302.78M | Jun 2008 | RNRG vs FAN | |
| VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF | -11.32% | 145.69M | May 2007 | RNRG vs SMOG | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | -11.73% | 11.60B | Nov 2009 | RNRG vs GRID |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 88 | 8.25% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | RNRG vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -10.17% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | RNRG vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 63 | 26.19% | 11.08B | May 2018 | RNRG vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 17 | 2.78% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | RNRG vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 61 | 6.53% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | RNRG vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 21 | 1.05% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | RNRG vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 37 | -7.70% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | RNRG vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.59% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | RNRG vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 91 | 47.25% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | RNRG vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 76 | 25.53% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | RNRG vs PAVE |
Often Compared With RNRG
Investors most often compare RNRG with PBW, EFRA, VDE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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