Which Is the Better Energy ETF, VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR or State Street's XOP Targeting Oil and Gas?

The article compares two energy ETFs: VanEck's NLR (nuclear/uranium-focused) and State Street's XOP (oil & gas exploration). XOP delivered 22.6% one-year returns with a lower 0.35% expense ratio, while NLR offers higher 2.9% dividend yield but carries a 0.52% expense ratio. Over five years, NLR outperformed with $2,441 vs $1,904 growth on $1,000 invested, reflecting the global shift toward cleaner energy sources.