Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) Alternatives
Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF (VCLN) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VCLN. 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 VCLN
VCLN charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Actively Managed category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCLN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 0.09% | Jun 9, 2020 | VCLN vs FLGV | |
| Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jun 14, 2021 | VCLN vs DFUS | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | 0.12% | Nov 17, 2020 | VCLN vs DFAU | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | VCLN vs VFMV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | VCLN vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCLN
Among ETFs in the Actively Managed 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 98 | Jan 4, 2024 | VCLN vs TYLD | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | 97 | Nov 4, 2013 | VCLN vs FTSD | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | VCLN vs MEAR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | VCLN vs FYLD | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2018 | VCLN vs GDMA |
Top Performing VCLN Alternatives (YTD)
VCLN alternatives from the Actively Managed category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | VCLN vs MRNY | |
| iShares Commodities Select Strategy ETF | 35.81% | Oct 15, 2014 | VCLN vs COMT | |
| Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strate... | 30.72% | Nov 7, 2014 | VCLN vs PDBC | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | VCLN vs XOMO | |
| First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fun... | 25.41% | Oct 23, 2013 | VCLN vs FTGC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCLN
VCLN alternatives from the Actively Managed category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Quality Convertible Securities ET... | 0.00% | Feb 16, 2021 | VCLN vs QCON | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical ETF | 0.00% | Oct 1, 2014 | VCLN vs DWAT | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 1.16% | Mar 3, 2015 | VCLN vs MEAR | |
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | 1.34% | Jan 4, 2024 | VCLN vs TYLD | |
| PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active ETF | 1.79% | Feb 1, 2010 | VCLN vs SMMU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCLN
VCLN alternatives from the Actively Managed category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Tactical Yield ETF | -0.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | VCLN vs TYLD | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | VCLN vs MEAR | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.93% | Nov 4, 2013 | VCLN vs FTSD | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | -1.05% | Feb 9, 2021 | VCLN vs VABS | |
| Agility Shares Dynamic Tactical Income ETF | -1.60% | Jun 25, 2020 | VCLN vs THY |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
Most popular Virtus Investment Partners ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 30 | -3.22% | May 15, 2018 | VCLN vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | VCLN vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 21 | -2.23% | Feb 7, 2017 | VCLN vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs, Actively Managed | 19 | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | VCLN vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -4.69% | Nov 17, 2020 | VCLN vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -11.66% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCLN vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 97 | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | VCLN vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 3.94% | Dec 17, 2014 | VCLN vs BBP | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 61 | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCLN vs VRAI |
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