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MLPXvsUSAIETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.71%
VS
ETF 2
USAI

Pacer American Energy Independence ETF - Distributing

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.71%

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and Pacer American Energy Independence ETF - Distributing (USAI) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. In contrast, USAI's top sector exposures are Energy. MLPX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.75% for USAI. MLPX is up 28.13% year-to-date (YTD) with +$397M in YTD flows. USAI performs worse with 28.05% YTD performance, and +$19M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPX and USAI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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MLPX vs USAI performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPX
USAI
+2.11%+2.51%
+2.17%+4.02%
+28.13%+28.05%
+28.72%+27.38%
+106.40%+98.35%
+183.46%+163.22%
Flows
MLPX
USAI
+$45M-$14M
+$117M+$7M
+$397M+$19M
+$445M+$13M
+$1.54B+$41M
+$1.64B+$58M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPX
USAI
+18.28%+18.81%
+16.41%+17.04%
+17.28%+17.90%
+19.74%+20.33%
Max drawdown
MLPX
USAI
-5.99%-5.88%
-8.32%-8.77%
-16.47%-18.00%
-19.62%-20.75%
Max drawdown duration
MLPX
USAI
49d36d
109d115d
370d372d
427d533d
Trading data

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MLPX
USAI
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$75.14
$47.38
Previous close
09/10/2026
$75.26
$47.63
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MLPX
USAI
Last price
$75.14
$47.38
1D performance
-0.16%
-0.52%
AuM$3.65 B$121.16 M
E/R0.45%0.75%
Characteristics
MLPX
USAI
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XPACER ETFs
BenchmarkSolactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure IndexAmerican Energy Independence Index
N° of holdings-33
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateAugust 6, 2013October 10, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPX
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USAI
USA
77.59%
Canada
21.95%
Other
0.46%

Sectors

MLPX
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USAI
Energy
99.54%
Other
0.46%
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Diversification

MLPX
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USAI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.92%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPX
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USAI
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
7.98%
Energy Transfer LP
7.53%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
7.30%
Enbridge, Inc.
6.93%
TC Energy Corp.
6.87%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
6.67%
Venture Global, Inc.
4.86%
EQT Corp.
4.70%
ONEOK, Inc.
4.26%
Targa Resources Corp.
4.18%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.05%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
3.49%
MPLX LP
3.24%
Expand Energy Corp.
3.17%
NextDecade Corp.
2.69%
Frequently asked questions about MLPX and USAI

How have the MLPX and USAI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPX is up 28.13% year-to-date (YTD), while USAI has returned 28.05%. That puts MLPX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPX or USAI?

Year-to-date, the MLPX ETF saw +$397M in flows, compared to +$19M for USAI.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPX or USAI?

Over the past year, MLPX had a volatility of 16.41%, while USAI experienced 17.04%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPX or USAI?

As of September 10, 2026, MLPX holds $3.65 B in assets under management (AUM), while USAI manages $121.16 M.

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