Alerian MLP ETF vs VanEck Uranium ETF: 2002 returns compared

Time-weighted returns since 2002 show Alerian MLP ETF outperformed VanEck Uranium ETF. Alerian returned 12.4% annually; VanEck returned 8.7%. Volatility analysis indicates Alerian had lower standard deviation over trailing three-year periods. The data reflects service investment return standard deviations.