Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX) 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 LNGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LNGX
LNGX 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 | LNGX vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | LNGX vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | LNGX vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 408.55M | Nov 2025 | LNGX vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | LNGX vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LNGX
Among 50 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 93 | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | LNGX vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 92 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | LNGX vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 90 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | LNGX vs PXJ | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 88 | 7.18M | May 2025 | LNGX vs USNG | |
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 87 | 64.82M | Feb 2025 | LNGX vs PIPE |
Top Performing LNGX Alternatives (YTD)
LNGX is at 16.45% YTD. There are 47 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 42.91% | 164.75M | Aug 2015 | LNGX vs CRAK | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.03% | — | Jul 2025 | LNGX vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.12% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | LNGX vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 36.80% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | LNGX vs XES | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | LNGX vs POW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LNGX
LNGX has 24.83% 1-year volatility. There are 45 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.95% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | LNGX vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.47% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | LNGX vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.64% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | LNGX vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 12.75% | 5.89M | Dec 2022 | LNGX vs PWRZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.82% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | LNGX vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LNGX
Among 50 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | LNGX vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | LNGX vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | LNGX vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.29% | — | Dec 2024 | LNGX vs TPZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | LNGX vs MDST |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 8.37% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | LNGX vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.27% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | LNGX vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 44 | 16.62% | 10.08B | May 2018 | LNGX vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -8.47% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | LNGX vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 56 | 4.38% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | LNGX vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -1.88% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | LNGX vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.78% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | LNGX vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.24% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | LNGX vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 31.00% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | LNGX vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 53 | 19.02% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | LNGX vs PAVE |
Often Compared With LNGX
Investors most often compare LNGX with ION, NBET, XLEI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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