SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF (SOLR) Alternatives
SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF (SOLR) 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 SOLR. 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 SOLR
SOLR charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SOLR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | SOLR vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | SOLR vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | SOLR vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | SOLR vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | SOLR vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOLR
Among ETFs in the 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | SOLR vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | SOLR vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | SOLR vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | SOLR vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | SOLR vs MGNR |
Top Performing SOLR Alternatives (YTD)
SOLR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | SOLR vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | SOLR vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | SOLR vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | SOLR vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | SOLR vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOLR
SOLR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | SOLR vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | SOLR vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | SOLR vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | SOLR vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | SOLR vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOLR
SOLR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | SOLR vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | SOLR vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | SOLR vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | SOLR vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | SOLR vs BKGI |
Often Compared With SOLR
What investors most often compare with SOLR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | SOLR vs VOO | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 97 | 13.86% | Oct 5, 2021 | SOLR vs FRNW | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 96 | 9.96% | Aug 3, 2021 | SOLR vs VCLN | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | Energy Equities | 77 | 41.94% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOLR vs OIH | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | Energy Equities | 84 | -2.32% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOLR vs UPGR |
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