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The Best Oil & Gas ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Oil & Gas ETFs.

Oil & Gas ETFs and funds provide exposure to energy commodities — crude oil (WTI and Brent), natural gas, gasoline, and broad energy baskets — primarily through futures contracts, along with leveraged and inverse variants for tactical positioning. Prices are driven by global supply and demand, OPEC policy, geopolitical events, and seasonal factors, making the category volatile and most often used for hedging or short-term tactical exposure rather than long-term buy-and-hold. For exposure to energy-sector companies, see Energy Equities.

Number of ETFs
15
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.92%
Avg. Dividend Yield
4.03%
Avg. 1 Year Return
21.74%
Median Risk/Return Score
40 / 100
The Best Oil & Gas ETFs

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SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
WisdomTree Natural Gas 3x Daily ShortOil & Gas, Inverse CommoditiesDec 20, 20120.99%
-10.97%
-52.73%
0.00%
16
WisdomTree Brent Crude OilOil & GasJan 9, 20120.49%
58.89%
14.20%
0.00%
43
WisdomTree Natural Gas ETFOil & GasSep 22, 20060.49%
-26.14%
-25.78%
0.00%
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Best Oil & Gas ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Oil & Gas ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are UGA (89) and DBE (63). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
United States Gasoline Fund LP
89
147.18MFeb 2008
Invesco DB Energy Fund
63
101.18MJan 2007
Invesco DB Oil Fund
50
274.54MJan 2007
United States Oil Fund LP
49
2.31BApr 2006
United States Brent Oil Fund LP
45
696.15MJun 2010

Best-Performing Oil & Gas ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Oil & Gas ETFs is UGA (25.85%). Across the lineup, Oil & Gas ETFs show an average 1-year return of 21.74% and an average 5-year return of -3.62%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
United States Gasoline Fund LP
25.85%
147.18MFeb 2008
United States Brent Oil Fund LP
19.12%
696.15MJun 2010
United States Oil Fund LP
18.93%
2.31BApr 2006
Invesco DB Energy Fund
16.28%
101.18MJan 2007
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF
13.57%
215.12MSep 2016

Lowest-Cost Oil & Gas ETFs

The top Oil & Gas ETFs is OILK (0.68%). With an average expense ratio of 0.92%, Oil & Gas ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF0.68%215.12MSep 2016
United States Gasoline Fund LP0.75%147.18MFeb 2008
Invesco DB Oil Fund0.78%274.54MJan 2007
Invesco DB Energy Fund0.78%101.18MJan 2007
Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Cal...0.85%254.25MApr 2017

Highest-Yield Oil & Gas ETFs

The top Oil & Gas ETFs is USOI (47.03%). Across the lineup, Oil & Gas ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.03%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Cal...47.03%254.25MApr 2017
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF8.91%215.12MSep 2016
Invesco DB Energy Fund2.30%101.18MJan 2007
Invesco DB Oil Fund2.14%274.54MJan 2007
United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP0.00%46.65MDec 2007

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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