Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) Alternatives
Pacer American Energy Independence ETF (USAI) 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 USAI. 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 USAI
USAI charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USAI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | USAI vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | USAI vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | USAI vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | USAI vs PSCE | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | USAI vs OIH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USAI
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 | USAI vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | USAI vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | USAI vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | USAI vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | USAI vs SETM |
Top Performing USAI Alternatives (YTD)
USAI 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 | USAI vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | USAI vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | USAI vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | USAI vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | USAI vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USAI
USAI 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 | USAI vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | USAI vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | USAI vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | USAI vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | USAI vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USAI
USAI 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 | USAI vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | USAI vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | USAI vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | USAI vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | USAI vs BKGI |
Other ETFs from Pacer
Most popular Pacer ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 51 | 3.91% | Dec 16, 2016 | USAI vs COWZ | |
| Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 40... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 53 | -3.59% | Jul 12, 2021 | USAI vs QDPL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 92 | 12.89% | Feb 23, 2016 | USAI vs GCOW | |
| Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 26 | -3.92% | Dec 21, 2022 | USAI vs COWG | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 52 | 1.42% | Jun 16, 2017 | USAI vs CALF | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | REIT | 27 | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | USAI vs SRVR | |
| Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -0.86% | Jun 8, 2022 | USAI vs TRFK | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -5.31% | Jun 11, 2015 | USAI vs PTLC | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 18 | 1.87% | May 14, 2018 | USAI vs INDS | |
| Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -6.66% | Jun 11, 2015 | USAI vs PTNQ |
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