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The Best Utilities Equities Mutual Funds

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Utilities Equities mutual funds.

Number of Funds
16
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.91%
Avg. Yield
7.59%
Avg. 1 Year Return
14.08%
Median Risk/Return Score
20 / 100
The Best Utilities Equities Mutual Funds

15 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
American Century Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesFeb 28, 19930.65%
4.74%
6.76%
11.36%
16
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund IncUtilities EquitiesJul 27, 20112.26%
15.14%
7.92%
5.88%
69
Allspring Utilities and High Income FundUtilities EquitiesApr 30, 20040.93%
3.20%
6.52%
9.30%
19
Allspring Utility and Telecommunications FundUtilities EquitiesJan 3, 19941.04%
3.17%
10.46%
5.87%
14
Fidelity Telecom and Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesNov 27, 19870.60%
2.47%
9.03%
3.33%
4
Franklin Utilities Fund Class AUtilities EquitiesSep 30, 19480.81%
6.24%
7.66%
24
Franklin Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesSep 29, 19480.72%
6.30%
9.45%
7.75%
22
Franklin Utilities Fund Class RUtilities EquitiesJan 2, 20021.07%
6.13%
9.07%
7.47%
22
Fidelity Select Utilities PortfolioUtilities EquitiesDec 9, 19810.74%
2.82%
11.25%
5.11%
15
Gabelli Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesAug 30, 19991.39%
7.52%
6.21%
18.24%
38
Hennessy Gas Utility FundUtilities EquitiesMay 9, 19891.00%
10.77%
9.24%
10.95%
34
MFS Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesFeb 13, 19920.99%
4.82%
8.48%
3.65%
20
PGIM Jennison Utility FundUtilities EquitiesJan 21, 19900.83%
2.94%
10.31%
11.03%
13
Rydex Utilities FundUtilities EquitiesApr 2, 20001.39%
4.19%
7.67%
1.80%
19
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral SharesUtilities EquitiesApr 28, 20040.10%
3.75%
8.94%
2.67%
14

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Best Utilities Equities Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top Utilities Equities Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DPG (69) and GABUX (38). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Utilities Equities Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top Utilities Equities Mutual funds is GASFX (12.47%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 14.08% and an average 5-year return of 8.59%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Hennessy Gas Utility Fund
12.47%
May 1989
Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio
12.21%
Dec 1981
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund
10.72%
Jan 1990
Franklin Utilities Fund
10.39%
Sep 1948
Franklin Utilities Fund Class A
10.28%
Sep 1948

Lowest-Cost Utilities Equities Mutual funds

The top Utilities Equities Mutual funds is VUIAX (0.10%). With an average expense ratio of 0.91%, Utilities Equities Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Utilities Equities Mutual funds

The top Utilities Equities Mutual funds is GABUX (18.24%). Across the lineup, Utilities Equities Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 7.59%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Gabelli Utilities Fund18.24%Aug 1999
American Century Utilities Fund11.36%312.77MFeb 1993
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund11.03%Jan 1990
Hennessy Gas Utility Fund10.95%May 1989
Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund9.30%Apr 2004

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