VanEck Uranium ETF Beats iShares Clean Energy ETF Returns Past 5 Years
Compare sector focus, portfolio makeup, and risk profiles to see how these ETFs stack up for investors seeking exposure to the energy transition.
Overview
Clean energy has been on a strong run the past year as worldwide energy demand rises along with concerns over the supply and environmental impact of fossil fuels. The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSEMKT:NLR) offers concentrated exposure to the nuclear supply chain with higher yields, while the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) provides broader, lower-cost access to renewable energy utilities.
Investors looking to capitalize on the global transition toward carbon-free power often choose between broad renewable energy strategies and specialized sub-sectors. While both funds target the decarbonization of the power grid, they diverge significantly in their underlying technologies, cost structures, and historical risk-adjusted performance.
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.