iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) 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 IXC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IXC
IXC charges 0.40% annually. There are 16 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 | IXC vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | IXC vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | IXC vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | IXC vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IXC vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IXC
IXC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 21 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 | IXC vs EIPX | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 90 | 7.18M | May 2025 | IXC vs USNG | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 89 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | IXC vs CRAK | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | IXC vs BESF | |
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 85 | 64.82M | Feb 2025 | IXC vs PIPE |
Top Performing IXC Alternatives (YTD)
IXC is at 27.00% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.45%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 41.45% | — | Jul 2025 | IXC vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.36% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | IXC vs PXJ | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.93% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | IXC vs POW | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 38.81% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | IXC vs XES | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 38.54% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | IXC vs CRAK |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IXC
IXC has 19.42% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 0.62% | 5.89M | Dec 2022 | IXC vs PWRZ | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 11.00% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IXC vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.46% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | IXC vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.71% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | IXC vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.80% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IXC vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IXC
IXC has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.36%. There are 31 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 | IXC vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IXC vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | IXC vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IXC vs MDST | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | -6.82% | 7.18M | May 2025 | IXC 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 | IXC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IXC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IXC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IXC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IXC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IXC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IXC vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IXC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IXC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IXC vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IXC
Investors most often compare IXC with IYE, OIH, IUES.L. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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