Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ETF (USNG) belongs to the Infrastructure Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with USNG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USNG
USNG charges 0.59% annually. There are 15 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes US Infrastructure ETF | 0.29% | 3.80M | Sep 2024 | USNG vs HWAY | |
| iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF | 0.30% | 4.55B | Apr 2018 | USNG vs IFRA | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 0.35% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | USNG vs ENFR | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | 0.35% | 612.04K | Jul 2023 | USNG vs UPGR | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 0.39% | 10.93B | Dec 2007 | USNG vs IGF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USNG
USNG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 5 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 86 | 65.42M | Feb 2025 | USNG vs PIPE | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 81 | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs BILT | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 80 | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | USNG vs EMLP | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 80 | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | USNG vs BKGI | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 79 | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | USNG vs ENFR |
Top Performing USNG Alternatives (YTD)
USNG is at 25.43% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 29.62% | 65.42M | Feb 2025 | USNG vs PIPE | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 28.27% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | USNG vs ENFR | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 26.75% | 3.64B | Aug 2013 | USNG vs MLPX | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 26.62% | 231.17M | Oct 2015 | USNG vs MLPB | |
| Neuberger Berman Energy Transition & Infrastructur... | 24.97% | 46.90M | Apr 2022 | USNG vs NBET |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USNG
USNG has 17.46% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.31% | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs BILT | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 10.36% | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | USNG vs EMLP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.38% | 3.00B | Oct 2013 | USNG vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.69% | 10.93B | Dec 2007 | USNG vs IGF | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.70% | 176.36M | Mar 2014 | USNG vs TOLZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USNG
USNG has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.93%. There are 20 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -4.94% | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | USNG vs EMLP | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.18% | 176.36M | Mar 2014 | USNG vs TOLZ | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | -5.38% | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs BILT | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.87% | 10.93B | Dec 2007 | USNG vs IGF | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 941.89M | Jan 2007 | USNG vs GII |
Other ETFs from Amplify
The 10 most viewed Amplify ETFs shown here include DIVO, QDVO, IDVO and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 81 | 8.38% | 7.58B | Dec 2016 | USNG vs DIVO | |
| Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | 43 | 6.27% | 723.80M | Aug 2024 | USNG vs QDVO | |
| Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income... | Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 15.27% | 1.35B | Sep 2022 | USNG vs IDVO | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 45 | -12.94% | 3.28B | Nov 2012 | USNG vs SILJ | |
| Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 12 | 4.30% | 1.06B | Jan 2018 | USNG vs BLOK | |
| Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities, Cybersecurity | 37 | 32.87% | 2.69B | Nov 2014 | USNG vs HACK | |
| Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 9.93% | 119.27M | Oct 2017 | USNG vs AIEQ | |
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | Commodities | 99 | 1,293.70% | 35.89M | May 2023 | USNG vs BWET | |
| Amplify CEF High Income ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 43 | 5.30% | 727.74M | Jun 2012 | USNG vs YYY | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 58 | 3.91% | 116.20M | Jun 2018 | USNG vs BATT |
Often Compared With USNG
Investors most often compare USNG with VOLT, XLEI, INFR. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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