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: 0.55%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.86%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 14.22%
Median Risk/Return Score: 42 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CINF.TO	CI Global Infrastructure Private Pool	Utilities Equities	May 21, 2020	—	17.33%	—	2.42%	85
HUTE.TO	Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Enhanced Inc...	Derivative Income, Utilities Equities	Oct 25, 2022	0.50%	13.42%	—	9.27%	61
HUTL.TO	Harvest Equal Weight Global Utilities Income ETF	Utilities Equities	Jan 10, 2019	0.67%	11.28%	—	7.68%	63
HUTS.TO	Hamilton Enhanced Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities	Sep 1, 2022	2.06%	18.44%	—	5.55%	93
UMAX.TO	Hamilton Utilities YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF	Derivative Income, Utilities Equities	Jun 14, 2023	0.65%	10.88%	—	13.79%	85
UMVP.TO	Hamilton Champions Utilities Index ETF	Utilities Equities	Jan 20, 2026	—	—	—	1.82%	—
UTIL.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Utilities Index ETF	Utilities Equities, Equal Weight	Aug 9, 2022	—	20.19%	—	3.34%	94
XUT.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF	Utilities Equities	Apr 12, 2011	0.61%	18.90%	8.61%	3.12%	84
ZUT.TO	BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF	Utilities Equities, Equal Weight	Jan 19, 2010	0.61%	22.39%	9.86%	2.74%	79
ZWU.TO	BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF	Utilities Equities, Derivative Income	Oct 20, 2011	0.65%	11.54%	5.74%	7.05%	75

Best Utilities Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Utilities Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FPWR (70) and GII (62). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	70	28.05M	Aug 2019
GII	SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF	62	928.08M	Jan 2007
ZAP	Global X U.S. Electrification ETF	59	467.98M	Dec 2024
ELFY	ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF	57	195.54M	Apr 2025
JXI	iShares Global Utilities ETF	49	323.33M	Sep 2006

Best-Performing Utilities Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is POWR (16.14%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 14.22% and an average 5-year return of 10.42%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	16.14%	437.49M	Jan 2012
UTES	Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF	15.91%	1.37B	Sep 2015
FXU	First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund	12.82%	831.58M	May 2007
FPWR	First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF	12.21%	28.05M	Aug 2019
RSPU	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF	11.66%	546.44M	Nov 2006

Lowest-Cost Utilities Equities ETFs

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is FUTY (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.55%, 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%	23.64B	Dec 1998
VPU	Vanguard Utilities ETF	0.09%	10.80B	Jan 2004
PSCU	Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser...	0.29%	17.50M	Apr 2010
XLUI	State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	0.35%	23.79M	Jul 2025

Highest-Yield Utilities Equities ETFs

The top Utilities Equities ETFs is XLUI (13.88%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.86%, 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 ...	13.88%	23.79M	Jul 2025
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	5.70%	437.49M	Jan 2012
NFRA	FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index...	5.68%	3.00B	Oct 2013
BILT	iShares Infrastructure Active ETF	5.67%	—	Jul 2025
XLU	State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF	2.66%	23.64B	Dec 1998

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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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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