Tortoise Global Water Fund (TBLU) Alternatives
Tortoise Global Water Fund (TBLU) belongs to the Water Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TBLU. 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 TBLU
TBLU charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Water Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TBLU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 0.40% | Feb 15, 2017 | TBLU vs EBLU | |
| Global X Clean Water ETF | 0.50% | Apr 8, 2021 | TBLU vs AQWA | |
| First Trust Water ETF | 0.54% | May 8, 2007 | TBLU vs FIW | |
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 0.57% | May 14, 2007 | TBLU vs CGW | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 0.60% | Dec 6, 2005 | TBLU vs PHO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TBLU
Among ETFs in the Water 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 54 | May 14, 2007 | TBLU vs CGW | |
| Global X Clean Water ETF | 38 | Apr 8, 2021 | TBLU vs AQWA | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 28 | Feb 15, 2017 | TBLU vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | 27 | Jun 13, 2007 | TBLU vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 16 | Dec 6, 2005 | TBLU vs PHO |
Top Performing TBLU Alternatives (YTD)
TBLU alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 2.26% | May 14, 2007 | TBLU vs CGW | |
| Global X Clean Water ETF | 1.90% | Apr 8, 2021 | TBLU vs AQWA | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | -0.12% | Feb 15, 2017 | TBLU vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | -0.97% | Jun 13, 2007 | TBLU vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | -4.21% | Dec 6, 2005 | TBLU vs PHO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TBLU
TBLU alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | 14.81% | May 14, 2007 | TBLU vs CGW | |
| Global X Clean Water ETF | 16.19% | Apr 8, 2021 | TBLU vs AQWA | |
| Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund | 17.20% | Feb 15, 2017 | TBLU vs EBLU | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | 17.62% | Jun 13, 2007 | TBLU vs PIO | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | 18.58% | Dec 6, 2005 | TBLU vs PHO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TBLU
TBLU alternatives from the Water Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF | -10.33% | May 14, 2007 | TBLU vs CGW | |
| Global X Clean Water ETF | -11.48% | Apr 8, 2021 | TBLU vs AQWA | |
| Invesco Water Resources ETF | -11.98% | Dec 6, 2005 | TBLU vs PHO | |
| First Trust Water ETF | -12.74% | May 8, 2007 | TBLU vs FIW | |
| Invesco Global Water ETF | -13.14% | Jun 13, 2007 | TBLU vs PIO |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | Energy Equities | 52 | 20.58% | Jun 30, 2015 | TBLU vs TPYP | |
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