Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with COAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to COAL
COAL charges 0.85% annually. There are 81 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | COAL vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | COAL vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.00B | Sep 2004 | COAL vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 416.91M | Nov 2025 | COAL vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | COAL vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to COAL
COAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 70 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 95 | 251.28M | Aug 2015 | COAL vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 93 | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 92 | 61.59M | Oct 2005 | COAL vs PXJ | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 90 | 301.41M | Aug 2008 | COAL vs HAP | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 89 | 47.69M | Jul 2025 | COAL vs XLEI |
Top Performing COAL Alternatives (YTD)
COAL is at -1.39% YTD. There are 81 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 87.02%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | 87.02% | 65.33M | Nov 2021 | COAL vs OILU | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 66.56% | 228.84M | Nov 2008 | COAL vs ERX | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Top 5 Bull 2X ETF | 57.63% | 2.82M | Oct 2025 | COAL vs TEXU | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 46.78% | — | Jul 2025 | COAL vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 45.40% | 61.59M | Oct 2005 | COAL vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to COAL
COAL has 29.13% 1-year volatility. There are 67 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Solar ETF | 0.00% | 5.05M | Sep 2021 | COAL vs RAYS | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.98% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | COAL vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.41% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.60% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | COAL vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.05% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | COAL vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to COAL
COAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.69%. There are 58 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -5.98% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | COAL vs MDST | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | COAL vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | COAL vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.63% | 129.10M | Dec 2024 | COAL vs TPZ |
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Often Compared With COAL
Investors most often compare COAL with FMUB, IGE, PSCE. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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