Impax Global Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (BLDX) belongs to the Infrastructure Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BLDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLDX
BLDX charges 0.60% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes US Infrastructure ETF | 0.29% | 3.83M | Sep 2024 | BLDX vs HWAY | |
| iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF | 0.30% | 4.66B | Apr 2018 | BLDX vs IFRA | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 0.35% | 508.88M | Oct 2013 | BLDX vs ENFR | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | 0.35% | 611.93K | Jul 2023 | BLDX vs UPGR | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 0.39% | 11.03B | Dec 2007 | BLDX vs IGF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLDX
Among 26 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 88 | 66.63M | Feb 2025 | BLDX vs PIPE | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 85 | 4.19B | Jun 2012 | BLDX vs EMLP | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 85 | 8.68M | May 2025 | BLDX vs USNG | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 82 | 508.88M | Oct 2013 | BLDX vs ENFR | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 79 | 3.72B | Aug 2013 | BLDX vs MLPX |
Top Performing BLDX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 30 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 28.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 28.20% | 66.63M | Feb 2025 | BLDX vs PIPE | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 27.27% | 508.88M | Oct 2013 | BLDX vs ENFR | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 26.26% | 3.72B | Aug 2013 | BLDX vs MLPX | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 24.49% | 8.68M | May 2025 | BLDX vs USNG | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 23.94% | 231.17M | Oct 2015 | BLDX vs MLPB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLDX
BLDX has 16.88% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.31% | — | Jul 2025 | BLDX vs BILT | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 10.43% | 4.19B | Jun 2012 | BLDX vs EMLP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.44% | 3.03B | Oct 2013 | BLDX vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.72% | 11.03B | Dec 2007 | BLDX vs IGF | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.77% | 178.90M | Mar 2014 | BLDX vs TOLZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLDX
Among 26 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -4.94% | 4.19B | Jun 2012 | BLDX vs EMLP | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.18% | 178.90M | Mar 2014 | BLDX vs TOLZ | |
| iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.87% | 11.03B | Dec 2007 | BLDX vs IGF | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 933.90M | Jan 2007 | BLDX vs GII | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | BLDX vs BILD |
Often Compared With BLDX
Investors most often compare BLDX with INKM, BDVL, FWD. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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