NLR Trades at 0.61%: Why This Nuclear Fund Beats Uranium Miners

The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NYSEARCA:NLR) sits at the center of one of the most crowded investment themes of the past two years, and it does so with a 0.61% expense ratio that is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in its niche.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 20, 2026

AMLP vs ICLN: Are High Yield MLPs or Clean Energy Growth Stocks the Better Buy in 2026?

Alerian MLP ETF offers a significantly higher dividend yield than iShares Global Clean Energy ETF but carries a much higher expense ratio iShares Global Clean Energy ETF provides exposure to 105 global renewable firms while Alerian MLP ETF focuses on a concentrated basket of 14 energy infrastructure MLPs Alerian MLP ETF has demonstrated lower volatility and a shallower maximum drawdown than iShares Global Clean Energy ETF over the last five years

The Motley Fool • Jul 13, 2026

XLE vs ICLN ETF Showdown Traditional Energy Meets Clean Energy. Which ETF Is the Better Buy?

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield compared to iShares Global Clean Energy ETF While iShares Global Clean Energy ETF provides broader global exposure through 105 holdings, State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF concentrates on 21 S&P 500 energy giants State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF has historically experienced lower volatility and smaller drawdowns than the renewable-focused iShares fund

The Motley Fool • Jul 10, 2026

China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030

China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world's largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country's roadmap to peak carbon emissions before 2030.

Invezz • Jul 9, 2026

Riding the Green Wave: Clean Energy ETFs Benefiting

While volatile oil prices have taken much of the spotlight in the energy sector this year, increasing global energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions, soaring data center energy demand, and substantial international investment have propelled clean energy ETF gains in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jul 7, 2026

The #1 Metric Separating Real Retirement Income From Time Bombs (3 Stocks That Prove It)

Living off dividends in retirement is not as simple as building up a big current yield. I detail the best way to think about generating sustainable dividend income in retirement. I also share 3 blue-chip dividend growth stocks yielding up to 7% that fit these criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Stalled US permits threaten $121 bln in wind and solar investment-report

Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of ​wind, solar and storage capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according ‌to a report published on Monday.

Reuters • Jun 29, 2026

TAN's 82% Rally Masks a Quiet $3,350 Tax on $50,000 Over a Decade

Solar bulls love to point at the 12-month chart for Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) and call it a comeback story.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 23, 2026

Amid the Power Boom, Should You Buy a Clean Energy ETF or a Nuclear and Uranium ETF?

VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF offers a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than iShares Global Clean Energy ETF. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF provides a lower expense ratio for investors seeking broad exposure to renewables.

The Motley Fool • Jun 21, 2026

Energy Infrastructure Income or Clean Energy Growth? MLPX vs. ICLN

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF provides a significantly higher dividend yield and lower price volatility than iShares Global Clean Energy ETF Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF has delivered much stronger 5-year growth and a shallower maximum drawdown compared to iShares Global Clean Energy ETF While iShares Global Clean Energy ETF focuses on renewable utilities and industrial technology, Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF concentrates exclusively on energy midstream companies

The Motley Fool • Jun 18, 2026