iShares Infrastructure Active ETF (BILT) Alternatives
iShares Infrastructure Active ETF (BILT) belongs to the Utilities Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BILT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BILT
BILT charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BILT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | BILT vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | BILT vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | BILT vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | BILT vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | BILT vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BILT
Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 92 | Jan 25, 2007 | BILT vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | BILT vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | BILT vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | BILT vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | BILT vs PAVE |
Top Performing BILT Alternatives (YTD)
BILT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 13.60% | Aug 19, 2019 | BILT vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | BILT vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | BILT vs POWR | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | BILT vs FXU | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 10.67% | Dec 17, 2024 | BILT vs ZAP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BILT
BILT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | BILT vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | BILT vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | BILT vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | BILT vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 14.24% | Sep 21, 2006 | BILT vs JXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BILT
BILT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | -7.84% | Oct 8, 2013 | BILT vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | BILT vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | BILT vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | BILT vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | BILT vs IDU |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | BILT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | BILT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | BILT vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | BILT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | BILT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | BILT vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | BILT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | BILT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | BILT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | BILT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With BILT
What investors most often compare with BILT, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | Industrials Equities | 93 | 9.19% | Dec 10, 2007 | BILT vs IGF | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | Energy Equities | 94 | 10.41% | Nov 2, 2022 | BILT vs BKGI | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | BILT vs UTES | |
| Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF | Utilities Equities | 56 | 8.48% | Oct 26, 2005 | BILT vs PUI |
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