The Best Utilities Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Utilities Equities ETFs.
Utilities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that focus on investing in stocks of companies within the utilities sector. This sector encompasses companies that provide essential services, such as electricity, natural gas, and water supply. Utilities ETFs offer investors exposure to the stable and regulated nature of the utilities industry, known for its relatively consistent cash flows and dividend yields.
- Number of ETFs
- 22
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.53%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 2.59%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 18.54%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 38 / 100
The Best Utilities Equities ETFs
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Best Utilities Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Utilities Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ELFY (75) and ECLN (70).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 75 | 202.88M | Apr 2025 | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 70 | 19.41M | Aug 2019 | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 66 | 437.97M | Dec 2024 | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 60 | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 45 | 964.44M | Jan 2007 |
Best-Performing Utilities Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Utilities Equities ETFs is UTES (15.69%).
Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.54% and an average 5-year return of 9.85%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | 15.69% | 1.38B | Sep 2015 | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 14.67% | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 12.10% | 821.37M | May 2007 | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.01% | 19.41M | Aug 2019 | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 11.08% | 538.83M | Nov 2006 |
Lowest-Cost Utilities Equities ETFs
The top Utilities Equities ETFs is FUTY (0.08%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.53%, Utilities Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.46B | Oct 2013 | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 22.40B | Dec 1998 | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.09% | 11.10B | Jan 2004 | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | 17.87M | Apr 2010 | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | 16.76M | Jul 2025 |
Highest-Yield Utilities Equities ETFs
The top Utilities Equities ETFs is XLUI (12.67%).
Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.59%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 12.67% | 16.76M | Jul 2025 | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 6.82% | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 5.58% | 3.05B | Oct 2013 | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 2.72% | 964.44M | Jan 2007 | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.68% | 22.40B | Dec 1998 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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