Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ETF (USNG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to USNG
USNG charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USNG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | USNG vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | USNG vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | USNG vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | USNG vs PSCE | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | 0.35% | Jul 12, 2023 | USNG vs UPGR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USNG
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 | USNG vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | USNG vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | USNG vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | USNG vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | USNG vs MGNR |
Top Performing USNG Alternatives (YTD)
USNG alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | USNG vs OILT | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | USNG vs PXJ | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | USNG vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | USNG vs OIH | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | 39.11% | Aug 8, 2022 | USNG vs DRLL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USNG
USNG alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | USNG vs XLEI | |
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | USNG vs MLPI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | USNG vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | USNG vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | USNG vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USNG
USNG 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 | USNG vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | USNG vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | USNG vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | USNG vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | USNG vs BKGI |
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Often Compared With USNG
What investors most often compare with USNG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | Energy Equities | 54 | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | USNG vs XOP |
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