Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ETF (USNG) 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 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 28 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% | 36.84B | Dec 1998 | USNG vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.90B | Oct 2013 | USNG vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.80B | Sep 2004 | USNG vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 526.25M | Nov 2025 | USNG vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USNG
USNG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 91. No ETFs in the Energy Equities category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 87 | 126.14M | Oct 2005 | USNG vs PXJ | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | 84 | — | Jun 2025 | USNG vs BESF | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 83 | 518.62M | Nov 2022 | USNG vs EIPX | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 82 | 527.65M | Jun 2006 | USNG vs XES | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 75 | 320.59M | Aug 2008 | USNG vs HAP |
Top Performing USNG Alternatives (YTD)
USNG is at 36.17% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 42.12% | 126.14M | Oct 2005 | USNG vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.22% | 527.65M | Jun 2006 | USNG vs XES | |
| VanEck Oil Services ETF | 35.03% | 2.12B | Dec 2011 | USNG vs OIH | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 34.11% | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs DVXE | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 33.32% | 596.50M | May 2006 | USNG vs IEZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USNG
USNG has 16.68% 1-year volatility. There are 21 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.86% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | USNG vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.17% | 518.62M | Nov 2022 | USNG vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.64% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | USNG vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.45% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | USNG vs MDST | |
| NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 13.05% | 657.68M | Dec 2025 | USNG vs MLPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USNG
USNG has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.82%. There are 4 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 518.62M | Nov 2022 | USNG vs EIPX | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | USNG vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | USNG vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -6.74% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | USNG vs MDST | |
| Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | -6.84% | 685.69M | Jun 2015 | USNG vs TPYP |
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 $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 5.40% | 7.20B | Dec 2016 | USNG vs DIVO | |
| Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | 48 | 5.51% | 711.93M | Aug 2024 | USNG vs QDVO | |
| Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income... | Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 11.71% | 1.27B | Sep 2022 | USNG vs IDVO | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 39 | -5.93% | 3.79B | Nov 2012 | USNG vs SILJ | |
| Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 20 | 14.77% | 1.24B | Jan 2018 | USNG vs BLOK | |
| Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 8.03% | 121.26M | Oct 2017 | USNG vs AIEQ | |
| Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities, Cybersecurity | 17 | 19.40% | 2.35B | Nov 2014 | USNG vs HACK | |
| Amplify CEF High Income ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 4.69% | 703.14M | Jun 2012 | USNG vs YYY | |
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | Commodities | 98 | 968.33% | 28.22M | May 2023 | USNG vs BWET | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 77 | 14.35% | 136.24M | Jun 2018 | USNG vs BATT |
Often Compared With USNG
Investors most often compare USNG with VOLT, XLEI, BAGY. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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