Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) Alternatives
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) 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 VDE. 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 VDE
VDE charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VDE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | VDE vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VDE vs FENY | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | VDE vs PSCE | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2023 | VDE vs OILT | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | VDE vs XLEI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDE
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 | 97 | Aug 18, 2015 | VDE vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | VDE vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | VDE vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | VDE vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | VDE vs SETM |
Top Performing VDE Alternatives (YTD)
VDE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | VDE vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | VDE vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | VDE vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | VDE vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | VDE vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDE
VDE 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 | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | VDE vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | VDE vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | VDE vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | VDE vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | VDE vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDE
VDE 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 | VDE vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | VDE vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | VDE vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | VDE vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | VDE vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VDE vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VDE vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VDE vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VDE vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VDE vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VDE vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VDE vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VDE vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VDE vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VDE vs VTV |
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