Which Is the Better Energy Sector ETF, VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR or First Trust's EMLP Targeting Energy Infrastructure?
NLR delivered stronger five-year returns and lower costs, but EMLP's infrastructure focus offers steadier performance with half the volatility.
Overview
The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSEMKT:EMLP) provides exposure to energy midstream and utilities, while the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSEMKT:NLR) targets the nuclear power ecosystem and uranium miners.
These two funds offer distinct pathways into the energy sector for income-oriented investors looking beyond traditional oil and gas producers. While the VanEck ETF concentrates on the specialized nuclear energy niche and uranium miners, the First Trust fund takes a broader infrastructure approach, focusing on the pipelines and utilities that move and distribute energy across North America.
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
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