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.

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The First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF (FPWR) is an actively managed fund sub-advised by Energy Income Partners, LLC. Under normal conditions it invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies identified as Power Solutions Companies, primarily regulated utilities and energy infrastructure firms involved in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Top holdings include utilities and midstream energy companies such as Duke Energy, Southern Company, and Energy Transfer.

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The Global X U.S. Electrification ETF (ZAP) seeks to invest in companies that potentially stand to benefit from the increased electricity demand and electrification within the United States. This includes companies involved in conventional electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; alternative electricity generation and technology solutions; and the modernization, development, manufacturing, or implementation of grid infrastructure and smart grid technology.

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The ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF invests in companies involved in conventional and alternative electricity generation, transmission, distribution, technological solutions, and the development of grid infrastructure and smart grid technologies, aiming to benefit from the electrification process.

Symbol	Name	Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	Sharpe Ratio (5Y)	Sharpe Ratio (10Y)	Risk / Return Rank
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	1.77	0.85	—	75
ZAP	Global X U.S. Electrification ETF	1.60	—	—	63
GII	SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF	1.60	0.79	0.48	62
JXI	iShares Global Utilities ETF	1.43	0.65	0.54	51
ELFY	ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF	1.40	—	—	57

Top Utilities Equities ETFs by Sharpe Ratio

Top Utilities Equities ETFs by Sharpe Ratio