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 29 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% | 38.95B | Dec 1998 | USNG vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.03B | Oct 2013 | USNG vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 12.70B | Sep 2004 | USNG vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 11.66M | 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 80. There are 14 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 93 | 171.68M | Aug 2015 | USNG vs CRAK | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 89 | 334.74M | Aug 2008 | USNG vs HAP | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | USNG vs VOLT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 89 | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | USNG vs XES | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 89 | 287.08M | Feb 2024 | USNG vs MGNR |
Top Performing USNG Alternatives (YTD)
USNG is at 31.42% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 51.43% | 2.37B | Dec 2011 | USNG vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 50.69% | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | USNG vs XES | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 47.84% | 636.98M | May 2006 | USNG vs IEZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 46.18% | 128.85M | Oct 2005 | USNG vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 44.98% | — | Jul 2025 | USNG vs DVXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USNG
USNG has 16.52% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | 9.00% | 12.46M | Dec 2022 | USNG vs INFR | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.78% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | USNG vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.17% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | USNG vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.59% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | USNG vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.12% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | USNG vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USNG
USNG has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.82%. There are 7 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -4.12% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | USNG vs EIPX | |
| iShares North American Natural Resources ETF | -5.54% | 803.30M | Oct 2001 | USNG vs IGE | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | USNG vs BILD | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -6.06% | 7.72M | Dec 2022 | USNG vs RNWZ | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | USNG vs BKGI |
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Often Compared With USNG
Investors most often compare USNG with XLEI, GAMR, DRLL. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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