Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (UPGR) Alternatives
Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (UPGR) 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 UPGR. 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 UPGR
UPGR charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among UPGR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | UPGR vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | UPGR vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | UPGR vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | UPGR vs PSCE | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | UPGR vs OIH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UPGR
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 | 97 | Aug 18, 2015 | UPGR vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | UPGR vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | UPGR vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | UPGR vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | UPGR vs SETM |
Top Performing UPGR Alternatives (YTD)
UPGR alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | UPGR vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | UPGR vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | UPGR vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | UPGR vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | UPGR vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UPGR
UPGR 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 | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | UPGR vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | UPGR vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | UPGR vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | UPGR vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | UPGR vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UPGR
UPGR 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 | UPGR vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | UPGR vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | UPGR vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | UPGR vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | UPGR vs BKGI |
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