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: 23
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.54%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.95%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 9.17%
Median Risk/Return Score: 25 / 100

23 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
BILT	iShares Infrastructure Active ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Jul 29, 2025	0.60%	12.87%	—	5.77%	58
DVUT	WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF	Utilities Equities	Jul 22, 2025	0.89%	1.78%	—	0.00%	10
ECLN	First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF	Utilities Equities	Aug 19, 2019	0.97%	—	—	—	—
ELFY	ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Apr 9, 2025	0.50%	19.22%	—	1.03%	42
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	Utilities Equities	Aug 19, 2019	0.96%	12.06%	—	1.95%	49
FUTY	Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF	Utilities Equities	Oct 21, 2013	0.08%	3.30%	8.83%	2.69%	15
FXU	First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund	Utilities Equities	May 8, 2007	0.61%	7.37%	8.86%	2.22%	25
GII	SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Jan 25, 2007	0.40%	8.94%	8.00%	2.69%	45
GLIX	Lazard Listed Infrastructure ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Oct 3, 2025	0.96%	11.32%	—	2.04%	—
IDU	iShares U.S. Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities	Jun 12, 2000	0.38%	3.31%	8.60%	2.27%	14
JXI	iShares Global Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities	Sep 12, 2006	0.39%	6.58%	8.93%	2.47%	32
NFRA	FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Oct 8, 2013	0.47%	9.45%	6.88%	5.65%	43
NFRX	Harrison Street Infrastructure Active ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Jan 30, 2026	0.80%	—	—	1.00%	—
OKLS	Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF	Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities, Utilities Equities	Nov 25, 2025	1.31%	-54.00%	—	0.00%	—
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities	Jan 31, 2012	0.40%	13.36%	8.15%	5.69%	39
PSCU	Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser...	Utilities Equities	Apr 7, 2010	0.29%	12.46%	5.49%	0.99%	46
PUI	Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF	Momentum, Utilities Equities	Oct 26, 2005	0.60%	4.65%	7.98%	2.07%	13
RSPU	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities, S&P 500, Equal Weight	Nov 1, 2006	0.40%	5.10%	9.30%	2.61%	17
UTES	Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities	Sep 23, 2015	0.49%	-3.03%	11.75%	1.56%	6
VPU	Vanguard Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities	Jan 26, 2004	0.09%	3.29%	8.81%	2.74%	15

Best Utilities Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Utilities Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BILT (58) and FPWR (49). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
BILT	iShares Infrastructure Active ETF	58	—	Jul 2025
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	49	29.60M	Aug 2019
PSCU	Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser...	46	17.33M	Apr 2010
GII	SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF	45	941.89M	Jan 2007
NFRA	FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...	43	3.00B	Oct 2013

Best-Performing Utilities Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is POWR (16.00%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 9.17% and an average 5-year return of 9.29%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	16.00%	450.78M	Jan 2012
UTES	Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF	13.87%	1.33B	Sep 2015
FXU	First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund	11.40%	831.02M	May 2007
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	11.12%	29.60M	Aug 2019
GII	SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF	10.66%	941.89M	Jan 2007

Lowest-Cost Utilities Equities ETFs

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is FUTY (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.54%, 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
FUTY	Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF	0.08%	2.35B	Oct 2013
XLU	State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF	0.08%	23.07B	Dec 1998
VPU	Vanguard Utilities ETF	0.09%	10.80B	Jan 2004
PSCU	Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser...	0.29%	17.33M	Apr 2010
XLUI	State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	0.35%	26.10M	Jul 2025

Highest-Yield Utilities Equities ETFs

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is XLUI (14.96%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.95%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
XLUI	State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	14.96%	26.10M	Jul 2025
BILT	iShares Infrastructure Active ETF	5.77%	—	Jul 2025
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	5.69%	450.78M	Jan 2012
NFRA	FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...	5.65%	3.00B	Oct 2013
VPU	Vanguard Utilities ETF	2.74%	10.80B	Jan 2004

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