Energy ETFs VDE and EMLP Differ on Cost and Approach
Compare sector focus, historical volatility, and income strategies to see which ETF aligns with your investment approach.
Overview
Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT:VDE) provides low-cost, broad exposure to traditional oil and gas companies, whereas First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSEMKT:EMLP) focuses on income-oriented utilities and pipelines.
Investors seeking exposure to the North American energy landscape often choose between pure-play energy stocks and infrastructure-heavy models. Both funds offer ways to play the sector's recovery and cash flows, but they differ sharply in cost, sector concentration, and risk profiles as of June 29, 2026.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr 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.