ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Total Return Index ETN (AMTR) belongs to the MLPs category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AMTR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AMTR
AMTR charges 0.75% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the MLPs category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 0.45% | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMTR vs MLPX | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 0.46% | 2.10B | Apr 2012 | AMTR vs MLPA | |
| ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN | 0.75% | 90.69M | Jun 2020 | AMTR vs AMNA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 0.80% | 36.83M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs AMUB | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 0.85% | 218.00M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs MLPB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AMTR
Among 8 ETFs in the MLPs category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 61.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 61 | 3.93B | Jun 2012 | AMTR vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 44 | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMTR vs MLPX | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 42 | 218.00M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs MLPB | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 39 | 652.99M | Mar 2013 | AMTR vs ATMP | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 39 | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | AMTR vs AMLP |
Top Performing AMTR Alternatives (YTD)
Among 8 ETFs in the MLPs category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 23.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 23.59% | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMTR vs MLPX | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | 22.22% | 454.54M | Oct 2014 | AMTR vs AMZA | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 20.02% | 652.99M | Mar 2013 | AMTR vs ATMP | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 19.72% | 218.00M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs MLPB | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 16.97% | 36.83M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs AMUB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AMTR
Among 8 ETFs in the MLPs category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 9.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 9.97% | 3.93B | Jun 2012 | AMTR vs EMLP | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 11.90% | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | AMTR vs AMLP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 12.00% | 2.10B | Apr 2012 | AMTR vs MLPA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 13.51% | 218.00M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs MLPB | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 13.60% | 36.83M | Oct 2015 | AMTR vs AMUB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AMTR
Among 8 ETFs in the MLPs category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -4.94% | 3.93B | Jun 2012 | AMTR vs EMLP | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | -7.26% | 652.99M | Mar 2013 | AMTR vs ATMP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | -8.18% | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMTR vs MLPX | |
| Global X MLP ETF | -8.33% | 2.10B | Apr 2012 | AMTR vs MLPA | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | -8.94% | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | AMTR vs AMLP |
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Often Compared With AMTR
Investors most often compare AMTR with SATO, KYN, ENFR. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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