LCTU vs. BTEK

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

LCTU (BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF) and BTEK (Future Tech ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - LCTU is a ESG fund actively managed by BlackRock, while BTEK is a Technology Equities fund actively managed by BlackRock. Both are actively managed. LCTU charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.88%/yr for BTEK.

Performance

LCTU vs. BTEK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) and Future Tech ETF (BTEK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

LCTU

• 1D: -0.74%
• 1M: 5.23%
• YTD: 9.04%
• 6M: 9.21%
• 1Y: 25.72%
• 3Y*: 21.17%
• 5Y*: 12.37%
• 10Y*: —

BTEK

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

LCTU vs. BTEK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
LCTU BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	9.04%	16.96%	8.57%
BTEK Future Tech ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

LCTU vs. BTEK - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	LCTU	BTEK
Technology	34.6%	79.0%
Financial Services	12.1%	-
Communication Services	10.3%	9.2%
Consumer Cyclical	10.3%	4.4%
Healthcare	8.8%	-
Industrials	8.7%	7.4%
Consumer Defensive	4.9%	-
Energy	3.5%	-
Real Estate	2.5%	-
Utilities	2.5%	-
Basic Materials	1.9%	-

Return for Risk

LCTU vs. BTEK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

LCTU

LCTU Risk / Return Rank: 61
LCTU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
LCTU Sortino Ratio Rank: 61
LCTU Omega Ratio Rank: 62
LCTU Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
LCTU Martin Ratio Rank: 67

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LCTU vs. BTEK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) and Future Tech ETF (BTEK). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	LCTU	BTEK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.10	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.89	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.38	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.75	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	12.25	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LCTU	BTEK	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.10	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.72	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.76	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LCTU	BTEK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-25.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.38%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-19.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-25.93%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.74%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.32%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.11%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LCTU	BTEK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.04%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.36%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.30%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.15%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.02%	—	—

LCTU vs. BTEK - Expense Ratio Comparison

LCTU has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is lower than BTEK's 0.88% expense ratio.

Dividends

LCTU vs. BTEK - Dividend Comparison

LCTU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.93%, while BTEK has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BTEK Future Tech ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
LCTU BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF	0.93%	1.02%	1.27%	1.46%	1.63%	2.20%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, LCTU or BTEK?

On fees, LCTU is cheaper at 0.15% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, LCTU or BTEK?

LCTU is cheaper with a 0.15% expense ratio, compared with 0.88% for BTEK.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, LCTU or BTEK?

LCTU has the higher dividend yield at 0.93%, compared with 0.00% for BTEK.

What is the main difference between LCTU and BTEK?

LCTU is categorized as ESG, while BTEK is Technology Equities. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for LCTU and 0.88% for BTEK.