# VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/SMOG · data as of 2026-10-23 14:59 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG), nexqual.com/SMOG" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 129.4 (-0.85% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 130.51 · day 129.25–129.4 · 52w 125.23–157.27 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.4% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -21.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.4% | -21.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -1.4% | -4.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.7% | 23.4% |
| Max drawdown | -17.4% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -46.4% (Oct 2021→Apr 2024) |

## Peers
ACES (ALPS Clean Energy ETF) USD 25.66 -0.08% · CNRG (State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Cl) USD 75.96 -0.68% · PBD (Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF) USD 15.13 -0.85% · QCLN (First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge G) USD 42.58 -1.71% · CRBN (iShares Low Carbon Optimized MS) USD 251.98 -0.34%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/SMOG · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 26.0% | ±6.0% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 24.8% | ±7.9% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 24.2% | ±9.6% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 24.2% | ±13.2% |