VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) 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 SMOG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG charges 0.61% annually. There are 16 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% | 285.99M | Apr 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | SMOG vs URAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 153.82M | Oct 2021 | SMOG vs FRNW | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | 2.31B | Jun 2008 | SMOG vs ICLN | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | 21.26M | Mar 2021 | SMOG vs HJEN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 12 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 83 | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | SMOG vs PWER | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 76 | 68.56M | Mar 2024 | SMOG vs IBAT | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 60 | 285.99M | Apr 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 52 | 277.74M | Jun 2008 | SMOG vs FAN | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 49 | 11.67B | Nov 2009 | SMOG vs GRID |
Top Performing SMOG Alternatives (YTD)
SMOG is at 3.88% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.65%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 32.65% | 68.56M | Mar 2024 | SMOG vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 28.48% | 92.47M | Jul 2021 | SMOG vs HYDR | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | 20.08% | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | SMOG vs PWER | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastru... | 17.75% | 11.67B | Nov 2009 | SMOG vs GRID | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 16.34% | 277.74M | Jun 2008 | SMOG vs FAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG has 22.55% 1-year volatility. There are 6 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 | SMOG vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 15.14% | 285.99M | Apr 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 16.09% | 25.99M | May 2015 | SMOG vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 17.43% | 133.47M | Oct 2006 | SMOG vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.57% | 277.74M | Jun 2008 | SMOG vs FAN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.94%. There are 6 ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | 285.99M | Apr 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | -11.51% | 133.47M | Oct 2006 | SMOG vs ERTH | |
| Macquarie Energy Transition ETF | -13.70% | 12.79M | Nov 2023 | SMOG vs PWER | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -14.64% | 277.74M | Jun 2008 | SMOG vs FAN | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | -14.75% | 25.99M | May 2015 | SMOG vs RNRG |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 50.09% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SMOG vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -13.61% | 22.65B | May 2006 | SMOG vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 10 | -13.99% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | SMOG vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 37 | -16.16% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | SMOG vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 4.36% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | SMOG vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 44.20% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SMOG vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 31 | -10.75% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | SMOG vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -7.38% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | SMOG vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.10% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | SMOG vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | SMOG vs FLTR |
Often Compared With SMOG
Investors most often compare SMOG with QCLN, TAN, DRIV. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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