VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG charges 0.61% annually. Among ETFs in the Alternative Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMOG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 0.20% | Apr 8, 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.39% | Oct 5, 2021 | SMOG vs FRNW | |
| Direxion Hydrogen ETF | 0.45% | Mar 25, 2021 | SMOG vs HJEN | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF | 0.45% | Oct 22, 2018 | SMOG vs CNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 0.46% | Jun 24, 2008 | SMOG vs ICLN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMOG
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 | SMOG vs FAN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Oct 5, 2021 | SMOG vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF | 97 | Jun 13, 2007 | SMOG vs PBD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 97 | May 28, 2015 | SMOG vs RNRG | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2008 | SMOG vs ICLN |
Top Performing SMOG Alternatives (YTD)
SMOG alternatives from the Alternative Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 20.86% | Jun 16, 2008 | SMOG vs FAN | |
| iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF | 18.93% | Mar 19, 2024 | SMOG vs IBAT | |
| Global X Hydrogen ETF | 14.01% | Jul 12, 2021 | SMOG vs HYDR | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | SMOG vs FRNW | |
| Invesco Solar ETF | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | SMOG vs TAN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG 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 | SMOG vs RAYS | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | 17.08% | Apr 8, 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| Global X Funds Global X Renewable Energy Producers... | 18.73% | May 28, 2015 | SMOG vs RNRG | |
| Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF | 20.47% | Oct 24, 2006 | SMOG vs ERTH | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | 21.44% | Nov 17, 2009 | SMOG vs GRID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMOG
SMOG 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 | SMOG vs RNRG | |
| First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | -10.66% | Jun 16, 2008 | SMOG vs FAN | |
| BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readines... | -10.92% | Apr 8, 2021 | SMOG vs LCTD | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -11.22% | Jun 24, 2008 | SMOG vs ICLN | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | -11.58% | Oct 5, 2021 | SMOG vs FRNW |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | SMOG vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | SMOG vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | SMOG vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | SMOG vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | SMOG vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | SMOG vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | SMOG vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | SMOG vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | SMOG vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | SMOG vs DAPP |
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