VCLN Performance — Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF
Data updated: 2026-10-13
VCLN returned +8.47% year to date and +36.94% over one year to Jul 2026. Annualised returns are +10.93% over 3 years and +2.58% over 5 years. Against its Global Thematic Equity category average the fund came out behind over three years but ahead over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $137, against $142 for the category, and to $137 over one year, against $116. Volatility over the past three years was 27.35% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund lost a net $3.2M, and assets reached $5.48M.
VCLN Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Global Thematic Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | VCLN | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $137 | $116 |
| 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) | $137 | $142 |
| 5 years (Aug 2021 – Jul 2026) | $114 | $121 |
VCLN Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +8.47% |
| 1 year | +36.94% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +10.93% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +2.58% |
VCLN Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | +8.47% |
| 2025 | +56.07% |
| 2024 | −7.86% |
| 2023 | −17.38% |
| 2022 | −7.65% |
| 2021 (Aug–Dec) | −4.56% |
VCLN Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +11.0% | +0.5% | −1.2% | +13.8% | +12.0% | −11.5% | −12.8% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.9% | −2.6% | +0.2% | +2.6% | +8.0% | +6.2% | +5.7% | +7.4% | +7.8% | +11.6% | −0.7% | −1.6% |
| 2024 | −9.1% | +0.3% | +5.3% | −2.2% | +15.7% | −10.9% | +6.3% | +1.1% | +4.7% | −8.7% | +0.2% | −7.6% |
| 2023 | +4.6% | −5.3% | +1.3% | −5.1% | −2.6% | +2.2% | −0.4% | −11.0% | −8.3% | −8.3% | +9.4% | +6.9% |
| 2022 | −12.8% | +8.4% | +3.6% | −10.6% | +4.5% | −7.5% | +19.1% | −0.2% | −12.6% | +1.1% | +10.1% | −5.7% |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +2.3% | −6.6% | +14.9% | −6.6% | −6.9% |
VCLN Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2023 – Jul 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 27.35%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.24 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +15.74% (May 2024)
- Worst month: −12.79% (Jul 2026)
VCLN Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: −$3.2M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $759
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 0.00×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jun 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| May 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Apr 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Feb 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dec 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nov 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oct 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sep 2025 | $759 | $3.2M | −$3.2M |
| Aug 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
VCLN Assets Under Management
Net assets of Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $5.48M |
| 2026-04-30 | $6.38M |
| 2026-01-30 | $5.65M |
| 2025-10-31 | $5.27M |
| 2025-07-31 | $7.14M |
| 2025-04-30 | $5.53M |
| 2025-01-31 | $5.52M |
| 2024-10-31 | $4.98M |
| 2024-07-31 | $5.62M |
| 2024-04-30 | $5.15M |
| 2024-01-31 | $6.65M |
| 2023-10-31 | $6.29M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.