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.
VanEck Uranium ETF Beats iShares Clean Energy ETF Returns Past 5 Years
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.
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