InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA) 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 AMZA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AMZA
AMZA charges 2.01% annually. There are 8 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% | 3.40B | Aug 2013 | AMZA vs MLPX | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 0.68% | 657.68M | Dec 2025 | AMZA vs MLPI | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 0.77% | 2.08B | Apr 2012 | AMZA vs MLPA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 0.80% | 35.92M | Oct 2015 | AMZA vs AMUB | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 0.85% | 213.97M | Oct 2015 | AMZA vs MLPB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AMZA
AMZA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 30. There are 6 ETFs in the MLPs category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 70.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 70 | 4.00B | Jun 2012 | AMZA vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 55 | 3.40B | Aug 2013 | AMZA vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 43 | 627.41M | Mar 2013 | AMZA vs ATMP | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 39 | 213.97M | Oct 2015 | AMZA vs MLPB | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 36 | 2.08B | Apr 2012 | AMZA vs MLPA |
Top Performing AMZA Alternatives (YTD)
AMZA is at 22.69% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the MLPs category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 25.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 25.35% | 3.40B | Aug 2013 | AMZA vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 20.30% | 627.41M | Mar 2013 | AMZA vs ATMP | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 19.61% | 657.68M | Dec 2025 | AMZA vs MLPI | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 17.00% | 213.97M | Oct 2015 | AMZA vs MLPB | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 16.16% | 4.00B | Jun 2012 | AMZA vs EMLP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AMZA
AMZA has 17.92% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the MLPs category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.97%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 9.97% | 4.00B | Jun 2012 | AMZA vs EMLP | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 12.11% | 11.93B | Aug 2010 | AMZA vs AMLP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 12.14% | 2.08B | Apr 2012 | AMZA vs MLPA | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.05% | 657.68M | Dec 2025 | AMZA vs MLPI | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 13.70% | 213.97M | Oct 2015 | AMZA vs MLPB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AMZA
AMZA has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.16%. There are 7 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% | 4.00B | Jun 2012 | AMZA vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | -8.18% | 3.40B | Aug 2013 | AMZA vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | -8.30% | 627.41M | Mar 2013 | AMZA vs ATMP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | -8.33% | 2.08B | Apr 2012 | AMZA vs MLPA | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | -8.94% | 11.93B | Aug 2010 | AMZA vs AMLP |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
The 10 most viewed Virtus Investment Partners ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, PFFR and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 44 | 2.26% | 2.42B | May 2018 | AMZA vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 17 | 5.02% | 1.40B | Sep 2015 | AMZA vs UTES | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 22 | 1.56% | 118.19M | Feb 2017 | AMZA vs PFFR | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 29 | 7.24% | 241.01M | Nov 2020 | AMZA vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 2 | -12.79% | 31.40M | Feb 2019 | AMZA vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 25.75% | 40.93M | Dec 2014 | AMZA vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 85 | 16.04% | 78.84M | Dec 2014 | AMZA vs BBP | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 70 | 1.70% | 112.64M | Feb 2021 | AMZA vs VABS | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Sustainable | 81 | 25.35% | 6.49M | Aug 2021 | AMZA vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 70 | 20.17% | 18.24M | Feb 2019 | AMZA vs VRAI |
Often Compared With AMZA
Investors most often compare AMZA with UMI, GCC, CDUAF. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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