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VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/10/2025: SMOG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -16.06% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 88.51 - 112.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 88.51 - 112.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVISu00ae Global Low Carbon Energy Index. The fund invests in companies involved in renewable energy sources and technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. It focuses on the low carbon energy sector, including solar, wind, hydro, and other alternative energy sources.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck has a solid reputation as an experienced ETF provider with a long track record of offering specialized and innovative investment products.
Management Expertise
VanEck's management team has considerable expertise in managing sector-specific ETFs, including those focused on energy and sustainability.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the MVISu00ae Global Low Carbon Energy Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks a specific index, the MVISu00ae Global Low Carbon Energy Index, which measures the performance of companies involved in the low carbon energy sector.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies involved in renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydro, and other alternative energy technologies.
Market Position
Market Share: SMOG's market share within the broader clean energy ETF market is moderate.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 310000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ICLN
- TAN
- QCLN
- FAN
Competitive Landscape
The clean energy ETF market is competitive. SMOG offers exposure to a global index, which is a competitive advantage. However, ICLN has a larger AUM and wider investor recognition, whereas TAN is focused only on the solar industry and QCLN is focused on the cleantech industry making it the market leader.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data requires accessing up-to-date financial resources.
Benchmark Comparison: A proper benchmark comparison requires time-series data to compare against the MVISu00ae Global Low Carbon Energy Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.62
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
SMOG's average trading volume indicates moderate liquidity, allowing investors to buy and sell shares efficiently under normal market conditions.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for SMOG is typically tight, reflecting the ETF's decent liquidity and providing reasonable trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic conditions, government policies supporting renewable energy, technological advancements, and the overall investor sentiment towards clean energy affect SMOG.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the increasing adoption of renewable energy and supportive government policies, but the volatility of the underlying technology and materials segments impact the stock performance.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
SMOG's focus on a global low carbon energy index provides diversification across different geographic regions. The ETF offers investors exposure to the global clean energy space, which is unique. The MVIS Index provides investors with exposure to emerging markets. The firm also has access to specialized experts in the environmental sector.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SMOG's volatility can be high due to the fluctuating nature of the renewable energy sector and the sensitivity of its holdings to policy changes and technological advancements.
Market Risk
Market risk arises from the inherent volatility of the renewable energy sector and the potential for changes in government regulations and policies.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor for SMOG is someone who believes in the long-term growth potential of the renewable energy sector and is comfortable with potentially high volatility.
Market Risk
SMOG is best suited for long-term investors who are looking for thematic exposure to the global clean energy market. Active traders may also find opportunities due to the ETF's volatility.
Summary
The VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) offers investors exposure to the global low carbon energy sector by tracking the MVISu00ae Global Low Carbon Energy Index. It has moderate AUM compared to the category leaders and the performance is impacted by regulatory changes and market factors. It is best suited for long-term investors with a higher risk tolerance, but the unique global focus may give it an advantage compared to its peers. The ETF can be useful for gaining exposure to environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused companies.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and professional advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in stocks of low carbon energy companies. Such companies may include small- and medium-capitalization companies and foreign issuers. "Low carbon energy companies" refers to companies primarily engaged in renewable energy, including renewable energy production, alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and related technologies and building materials (such as advanced batteries). It is non-diversified.
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