UNGvsUNLETF Comparison
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The ETFs United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) and United States 12 Month Natural Gas Fund LP (UNL) track the Natural Gas Price - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Energy. UNG is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.24%, versus 1.57% for UNL. UNG is down -3.44% year-to-date (YTD) with -$212M in YTD flows. UNL performs worse with -11.14% YTD performance, and +$225K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of UNG and UNL 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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UNG vs UNL performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | UNG UNL | +2.02%-0.28% | -4.15%-10.17% | -3.44%-11.14% | -34.74%-31.64% | -57.01%-41.19% | -73.96%-28.72% |
| Flows | UNG UNL | -$118M+$2M | -$3M+$3M | -$212M+$225K | +$79M+$10M | -$683M+$10M | +$665M+$18M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Volatility | UNG UNL | +41.51%+25.76% | +61.89%+35.67% | +60.01%+34.19% | +67.06%+42.97% |
| Max drawdown | UNG UNL | -19.74%-16.37% | -43.66%-34.86% | -68.06%-48.17% | -92.38%-78.00% |
| Max drawdown duration | UNG UNL | 91d91d | 364d364d | 1044d1044d | 1396d1472d |
Trading data
UNG | UNL | |
Last sale 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $11.74 | $6.54 |
| Previous close 06/18/2026 | $11.57 | $6.46 |
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Main metrics
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UNG | UNL | |
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| Last price | $11.74 | $6.54 |
| 1D performance | +1.47% | +1.24% |
| AuM | $441.12 M | $17.61 M |
| E/R | 1.24% | 1.57% |
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Frequently asked questions about UNG and UNL
How have the UNG and UNL ETFs performed in 2026?
As of June 18, 2026, UNG is down -3.44% year-to-date (YTD), while UNL has lost -11.14%. That puts UNG better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: UNG or UNL?
Year-to-date, the UNG ETF saw -$212M in flows, compared to +$225K for UNL.
Which ETF is more volatile: UNG or UNL?
Over the past year, UNG had a volatility of 61.89%, while UNL experienced 35.67%.
Which ETF is bigger: UNG or UNL?
As of June 18, 2026, UNG holds $441.12 M in assets under management (AUM), while UNL manages $17.61 M.
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