ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) Alternatives
ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (ELFY) 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 ELFY. 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 ELFY
ELFY charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ELFY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | ELFY vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | ELFY vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | ELFY vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | ELFY vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | ELFY vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ELFY
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 | ELFY vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | ELFY vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | ELFY vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | ELFY vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | ELFY vs PAVE |
Top Performing ELFY Alternatives (YTD)
ELFY 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 | ELFY vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | ELFY vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | ELFY vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | ELFY vs FXU | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 10.67% | Dec 17, 2024 | ELFY vs ZAP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ELFY
ELFY alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 9.37% | Jul 29, 2025 | ELFY vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | ELFY vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | ELFY vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | ELFY vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | ELFY vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ELFY
ELFY 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 | ELFY vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | ELFY vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | ELFY vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | ELFY vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | ELFY vs IDU |
Other ETFs from ALPS
Most popular ALPS ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | ELFY vs REIT | |
| Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40 | -9.93% | Aug 22, 2023 | ELFY vs LGRO | |
| ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 50 | -0.18% | Dec 5, 2023 | ELFY vs SMTH | |
| ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.30% | May 19, 2022 | ELFY vs MNBD | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 97 | 22.34% | Jul 10, 2024 | ELFY vs CCNR | |
| ALPS O'Shares International Developed Quality Divi... | International Equity, Dividend | — | -5.17% | Aug 18, 2015 | ELFY vs OEFA |
Often Compared With ELFY
What investors most often compare with ELFY, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | Alternative Energy Equities | 94 | 6.96% | Nov 17, 2009 | ELFY vs GRID | |
| Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF | Technology Equities | — | 12.84% | Jul 24, 2025 | ELFY vs AIPO | |
| iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -9.83% | May 22, 2000 | ELFY vs IWF | |
| Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF | Utilities Equities | 56 | 8.48% | Oct 26, 2005 | ELFY vs PUI | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | ELFY vs UTES |
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