- CUSIP
- 92790A702
- Inception Date
- Aug 3, 2021
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Sustainable
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $6M
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Performance
VCLN Performance Chart
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) is up 29.7% since the beginning of the year. VCLN is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) has returned 29.71% so far this year and 73.69% over the past 12 months.
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- 29.71%
- 6M
- 25.66%
- 1Y
- 73.69%
- 3Y*
- 19.29%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VCLN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 4, 2021, VCLN's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +19.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VCLN closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 26, 2025 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.46% | 0.10% | -0.55% | 13.20% | 11.80% | -6.79% | 29.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.84% | -3.17% | 0.76% | 2.00% | 8.64% | 5.75% | 6.01% | 10.37% | 5.14% | 7.87% | 2.63% | -1.78% | 55.75% |
| 2024 | -8.93% | 0.38% | 4.71% | -1.75% | 15.77% | -11.27% | 7.10% | 1.16% | 4.59% | -8.44% | 1.79% | -8.53% | -6.69% |
| 2023 | 4.82% | -5.42% | 1.29% | -5.05% | -2.63% | 1.97% | -0.26% | -10.97% | -8.35% | -8.26% | 9.48% | 6.55% | -17.54% |
| 2022 | -11.87% | 7.38% | 3.81% | -11.42% | 4.89% | -7.14% | 19.35% | -0.59% | -12.86% | 1.64% | 10.00% | -5.98% | -7.87% |
| 2021 | 1.65% | -6.02% | 14.78% | -7.00% | -7.05% | -5.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.55%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 04, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 128.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.55%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 112.17%
- Downside Capture
- 128.96%
Expense Ratio
VCLN has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VCLN ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VCLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.13 | 2.78 | +2.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.99 | 12.44 | +6.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF provided a 1.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 1.61% | 2.01% | 1.16% | 1.14% | 0.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.14 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF was 45.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 195 trading sessions.
The current Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF drawdown is 7.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -45.66%Apr 2025 | 3y 5mo | 9mo 13d | 4y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.45%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 14hJun 2026 - now |
2021 correction2021 | -10.18%Oct 2021 | 1mo 1d | 17d | 1mo 18dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.61%Mar 2026 | 8d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.69%May 2026 | 5d | 2d | 7dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VCLN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.66% | -56.78% | +11.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.45% | -9.10% | -5.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.25% | -18.90% | -10.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.87% | -1.80% | -6.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.92% | -10.71% | -13.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.90% | 2.03% | +1.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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