Which Is the Better Energy Sector ETF, VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR or First Trust's EMLP Targeting Energy Infrastructure?

VanEck's NLR nuclear-focused ETF and First Trust's EMLP energy infrastructure fund offer different approaches to energy sector investing. NLR delivers higher 5-year returns (148% growth on $1,000) with lower fees (0.52%), but experiences greater volatility. EMLP provides more stable returns with half the volatility and MLP tax advantages, though with higher expense ratio (0.95%) and lower growth. The choice depends on investor risk tolerance and whether they prefer nuclear energy exposure or traditional pipeline/utility infrastructure.