Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) Alternatives
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) belongs to the Utilities Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DPG. 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 DPG
DPG charges 2.26% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DPG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | DPG vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | DPG vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | DPG vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | DPG vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | DPG vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DPG
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | DPG vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | DPG vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | DPG vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | DPG vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 80 | Sep 30, 1948 | DPG vs FKUQX |
Top Performing DPG Alternatives (YTD)
DPG alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | DPG vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | DPG vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | DPG vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | DPG vs FRURX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 9.37% | Feb 28, 1993 | DPG vs BULIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DPG
DPG alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | 13.57% | Aug 30, 1999 | DPG vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | DPG vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | DPG vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | DPG vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | DPG vs RYUIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DPG
DPG alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | -7.90% | Jan 3, 1994 | DPG vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | DPG vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | DPG vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | DPG vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | DPG vs FKUQX |
Often Compared With DPG
What investors most often compare with DPG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF | Industrials Equities | 87 | 9.22% | Apr 3, 2018 | DPG vs IFRA | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 81 | 8.44% | — | DPG vs UTG | ||
| DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 72 | 5.07% | — | DPG vs DNP | ||
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | DPG vs FUTY | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | DPG vs SPY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | DPG vs SCHG | |
| PGIM Jennison Utility Fund | Utilities Equities | 60 | 6.96% | Jan 21, 1990 | DPG vs PRUAX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | DPG vs ADX | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | DPG vs VYM | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | DPG vs GUT |
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