iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) 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 IGE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGE
IGE charges 0.39% annually. There are 15 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 | IGE vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | IGE vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | IGE vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | IGE vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IGE vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGE
IGE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 17 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 | IGE vs EIPX | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 91 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | IGE vs CRAK | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 90 | 7.18M | May 2025 | IGE vs USNG | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 88 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | IGE vs PXJ | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | IGE vs BESF |
Top Performing IGE Alternatives (YTD)
IGE is at 17.47% YTD. There are 44 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 | IGE vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.13% | — | Jul 2025 | IGE vs DVXE | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 41.57% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | IGE vs POW | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 40.46% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | IGE vs CRAK | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 40.28% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | IGE vs XES |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGE
IGE has 16.51% 1-year volatility. There are 22 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 | IGE vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.43% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | IGE vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.74% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | IGE vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.79% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IGE vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.31% | 746.33M | Dec 2025 | IGE vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGE
IGE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.54%. There are 17 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 | IGE vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IGE vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | IGE vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IGE vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | IGE vs USNG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IGE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IGE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 88.79% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IGE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IGE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IGE vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IGE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IGE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IGE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IGE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IGE vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IGE
Investors most often compare IGE with NANR, GUNR, IGEB. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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