Better Energy ETF: First Trust's EMLP Targeting Fossil Fuels vs. the iShares Clean Energy-Focused ICLN
EMLP delivered $2,139 on a $1,000 investment over five years with a max drawdown of just 14.6%, while ICLN's renewable focus saw a peak decline of 57.2%.
Overview
The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSEMKT:EMLP) focuses on North American fossil fuel and utility infrastructure, while the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) provides a more global, tech-oriented renewable energy portfolio.
These ETFs offer divergent paths into the energy landscape. The iShares fund is an index-based strategy capturing the global shift toward renewables, while the First Trust fund is an actively managed vehicle targeting the physical infrastructure of the North American grid. Investors may find that these funds serve different roles in a portfolio, balancing high-growth potential in green technology against steady income from utility operations.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.