VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) 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 EINC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EINC
EINC charges 0.45% annually. There are 24 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 | EINC vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | EINC vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | EINC vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | EINC vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | EINC vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EINC
EINC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 8 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 | EINC vs EIPX | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 91 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | EINC vs CRAK | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 90 | 7.18M | May 2025 | EINC vs USNG | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 88 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | EINC vs PXJ | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | EINC vs BESF |
Top Performing EINC Alternatives (YTD)
EINC is at 29.47% YTD. There are 16 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 | EINC vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.13% | — | Jul 2025 | EINC vs DVXE | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 41.57% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | EINC vs POW | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 40.46% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | EINC vs CRAK | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 40.28% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | EINC vs XES |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EINC
EINC has 15.40% 1-year volatility. There are 14 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 | EINC vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.43% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | EINC vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.74% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | EINC vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.79% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | EINC vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.31% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | EINC vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EINC
EINC has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.89%. There are 8 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 | EINC vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | EINC vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | EINC vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | EINC vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | EINC vs USNG |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 66.69% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | EINC vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -12.70% | 23.05B | May 2006 | EINC vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -10.33% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | EINC vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 29 | -13.54% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | EINC vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 2.17% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | EINC vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 84 | 56.96% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | EINC vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 52 | 7.06% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | EINC vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -6.19% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | EINC vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.16% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | EINC vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.46% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | EINC vs FLTR |
Often Compared With EINC
Investors most often compare EINC with EMLP, IXC, VPU. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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