SULR vs. TACN

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

SULR (SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF) and TACN (T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF) are both Actively Managed funds. Both are actively managed. SULR charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for TACN.

Performance

SULR vs. TACN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF (SULR) and T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF (TACN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SULR

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

TACN

• 1D: 0.39%
• 1M: 2.67%
• 6M: 8.65%
• YTD: 10.93%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

SULR vs. TACN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SULR SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF	0.00%	0.00%
TACN T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF	10.93%	1.68%

Return for Risk

SULR vs. TACN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF (SULR) and T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF (TACN). 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.

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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SULR	TACN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.98%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.18%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-2.42%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SULR	TACN	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	17.59%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	17.59%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.59%	—

SULR vs. TACN - Expense Ratio Comparison

SULR has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is higher than TACN's 0.20% expense ratio.

Dividends

SULR vs. TACN - Dividend Comparison

Neither SULR nor TACN has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
SULR SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.46%	0.28%	2.62%
TACN T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SULR or TACN?

On fees, TACN is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SULR or TACN?

TACN is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for SULR.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, SULR or TACN?

SULR and TACN have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between SULR and TACN?

They also come from different issuers: Guinness Atkinson and T. Rowe Price. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for SULR and 0.20% for TACN.