Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) 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 ENFR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ENFR
ENFR charges 0.35% annually. There are 8 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 | ENFR vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | ENFR vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | ENFR vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | ENFR vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | ENFR vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ENFR
ENFR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 11 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 | ENFR vs EIPX | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 91 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | ENFR vs CRAK | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 90 | 7.18M | May 2025 | ENFR vs USNG | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 88 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | ENFR vs PXJ | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | ENFR vs BESF |
Top Performing ENFR Alternatives (YTD)
ENFR is at 29.25% YTD. There are 19 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 | ENFR vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.13% | — | Jul 2025 | ENFR vs DVXE | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 41.57% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | ENFR vs POW | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 40.46% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | ENFR vs CRAK | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 40.28% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | ENFR vs XES |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ENFR
ENFR has 15.18% 1-year volatility. There are 13 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 | ENFR vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.43% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | ENFR vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.74% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | ENFR vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.79% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | ENFR vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.31% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | ENFR vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ENFR
ENFR has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.64%. There are 10 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 | ENFR vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | ENFR vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | ENFR vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | ENFR vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | ENFR vs USNG |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, EQL, SDOG and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 53 | 19.03% | 12.42B | Aug 2010 | ENFR vs AMLP | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 10.67% | 747.14M | Jul 2009 | ENFR vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 83 | 18.50% | 1.38B | Jun 2012 | ENFR vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 23 | 2.46% | 118.97M | Jun 2018 | ENFR vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 27.47% | 213.08M | Dec 2014 | ENFR vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 83 | 12.28% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | ENFR vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 49 | 19.21% | 11.37M | May 2008 | ENFR vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 14.33% | 227.31M | Jun 2013 | ENFR vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 9 | 0.40% | 70.68M | Dec 2017 | ENFR vs DTEC | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 82 | 12.87% | 87.62M | Jun 2016 | ENFR vs RFDA |
Often Compared With ENFR
Investors most often compare ENFR with MLPX, TPYP, UMI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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