First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) Alternatives
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) 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 FTXN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTXN
FTXN charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTXN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | FTXN vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | FTXN vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | FTXN vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | FTXN vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | FTXN vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTXN
Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | FTXN vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | FTXN vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | FTXN vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | FTXN vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | FTXN vs MGNR |
Top Performing FTXN Alternatives (YTD)
FTXN alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | FTXN vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | FTXN vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | FTXN vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | FTXN vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | FTXN vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTXN
FTXN alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | FTXN vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | FTXN vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | FTXN vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | FTXN vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | FTXN vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTXN
FTXN alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | FTXN vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | FTXN vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | FTXN vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | FTXN vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | FTXN vs BKGI |
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