ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B (AMUB) 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 AMUB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AMUB
AMUB charges 0.80% annually. There are 4 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 | AMUB vs MLPX | |
| Tortoise MLP ETF | 0.50% | 37.78M | Dec 2025 | AMUB vs TMLP | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 0.68% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | AMUB vs MLPI | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 0.77% | 2.18B | Apr 2012 | AMUB vs MLPA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 0.85% | 223.48M | Oct 2015 | AMUB vs MLPB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AMUB
AMUB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 7 ETFs in the MLPs category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 87 | 4.09B | Jun 2012 | AMUB vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 72 | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMUB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 61 | 656.72M | Mar 2013 | AMUB vs ATMP | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 58 | 223.48M | Oct 2015 | AMUB vs MLPB | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 54 | 12.42B | Aug 2010 | AMUB vs AMLP |
Top Performing AMUB Alternatives (YTD)
AMUB is at 18.96% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the MLPs category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap MLP ETF | 28.17% | 454.57M | Oct 2014 | AMUB vs AMZA | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 27.98% | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMUB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 24.32% | 656.72M | Mar 2013 | AMUB vs ATMP | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 22.48% | 223.48M | Oct 2015 | AMUB vs MLPB | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 20.53% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | AMUB vs MLPI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AMUB
AMUB has 14.40% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the MLPs category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 10.26% | 4.09B | Jun 2012 | AMUB vs EMLP | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 12.50% | 12.42B | Aug 2010 | AMUB vs AMLP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 12.52% | 2.18B | Apr 2012 | AMUB vs MLPA | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.34% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | AMUB vs MLPI | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 14.19% | 223.48M | Oct 2015 | AMUB vs MLPB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AMUB
AMUB has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.02%. There are 6 ETFs in the MLPs category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -4.94% | 4.09B | Jun 2012 | AMUB vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | -8.18% | 3.54B | Aug 2013 | AMUB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | -8.30% | 656.72M | Mar 2013 | AMUB vs ATMP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | -8.33% | 2.18B | Apr 2012 | AMUB vs MLPA | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | -8.94% | 12.42B | Aug 2010 | AMUB vs AMLP |
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