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 56 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% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | COAL vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | COAL vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | COAL vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | 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 30. There are 46 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 91 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 91 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | COAL vs CRAK | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 90 | 7.18M | May 2025 | COAL vs USNG | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 88 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | COAL vs PXJ | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | COAL vs BESF |
Top Performing COAL Alternatives (YTD)
COAL is at 3.51% YTD. There are 56 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.99%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 42.99% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | COAL vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.13% | — | Jul 2025 | COAL vs DVXE | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 41.57% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | COAL vs POW | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 40.46% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | COAL vs CRAK | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 40.28% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | COAL vs XES |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to COAL
COAL has 29.74% 1-year volatility. There are 55 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.98% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | COAL vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.43% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.74% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | COAL vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.79% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | COAL vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.31% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | COAL vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to COAL
COAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.69%. There are 48 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% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | COAL vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | COAL vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | COAL vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | COAL vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | COAL vs USNG |
Other ETFs from Exchange Traded Concepts
The 10 most viewed Exchange Traded Concepts ETFs shown here include NUKZ, ROBO, CEFS and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF | Energy Equities | 19 | 2.03% | 832.38M | Jan 2024 | COAL vs NUKZ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 48 | 16.55% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | COAL vs ROBO | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Event Driven, Actively Managed | 87 | 13.95% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | COAL vs CEFS | |
| High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 95.91M | Nov 2010 | COAL vs HYLD | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 79 | 38.89% | 451.01M | May 2020 | COAL vs THNQ | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | Long-Short | 75 | 11.27% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | COAL vs HTUS | |
| QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 24.30% | 33.44M | May 2019 | COAL vs AMOM | |
| EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 4 | -18.19% | 273.19M | Nov 2014 | COAL vs EMQQ | |
| Nifty India Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | — | 10.83M | Oct 2020 | COAL vs INDF | |
| ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation E... | Health & Biotech Equities | 51 | 6.53% | 49.62M | Jun 2019 | COAL vs HTEC |
Often Compared With COAL
Investors most often compare COAL with FMUB, PSCE, IGE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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