Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and Exploration & Production Index ETF (PBOG) 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 PBOG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PBOG
PBOG charges 0.13% annually. There are 3 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 | PBOG vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | PBOG vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | PBOG vs VDE | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | PBOG vs GXPE | |
| BP p.l.c. ADRhedged ETF | 0.19% | 2.19M | Jan 2025 | PBOG vs BPH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PBOG
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 | PBOG vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 92 | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | PBOG vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 90 | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | PBOG vs PXJ | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 88 | 7.18M | May 2025 | PBOG vs USNG | |
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 87 | 64.82M | Feb 2025 | PBOG vs PIPE |
Top Performing PBOG Alternatives (YTD)
PBOG is at 24.78% YTD. There are 32 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 | PBOG vs CRAK | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 42.03% | — | Jul 2025 | PBOG vs DVXE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.12% | 65.49M | Oct 2005 | PBOG vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 36.80% | 382.22M | Jun 2006 | PBOG vs XES | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | PBOG vs POW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PBOG
PBOG has 24.00% 1-year volatility. There are 41 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 | PBOG vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.47% | 540.66M | Nov 2022 | PBOG vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.64% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | PBOG vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 12.75% | 5.89M | Dec 2022 | PBOG vs PWRZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.82% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | PBOG vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PBOG
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 | PBOG vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | PBOG vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | PBOG vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.29% | — | Dec 2024 | PBOG vs TPZ | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | PBOG vs MDST |
Often Compared With PBOG
Investors most often compare PBOG with BESF, COAL, REXC. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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