Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund (EVUAX) Alternatives
Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund (EVUAX) 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 EVUAX. 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 EVUAX
EVUAX charges 1.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EVUAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | EVUAX vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | EVUAX vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | EVUAX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | EVUAX vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EVUAX
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 85 | Jul 27, 2011 | EVUAX vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | EVUAX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | EVUAX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | EVUAX vs FRURX |
Top Performing EVUAX Alternatives (YTD)
EVUAX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 15.31% | Jul 27, 2011 | EVUAX vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | EVUAX vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | EVUAX vs FRURX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EVUAX
EVUAX 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 | EVUAX vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | EVUAX vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | EVUAX vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | EVUAX vs RYUIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 15.09% | Sep 29, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EVUAX
EVUAX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | EVUAX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | EVUAX vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | EVUAX vs FKUQX | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | -8.27% | Apr 2, 2000 | EVUAX vs RYUIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
Most popular Allspring Global Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | EVUAX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 4.55% | Jan 19, 1998 | EVUAX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | 0.81% | — | EVUAX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.10% | Aug 31, 1999 | EVUAX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.16% | Jan 20, 1998 | EVUAX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | EVUAX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | -6.75% | Feb 28, 1990 | EVUAX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 7 | -1.86% | May 7, 1993 | EVUAX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -9.06% | Feb 24, 2000 | EVUAX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 34 | 4.92% | Jan 31, 2002 | EVUAX vs SCVAX |
Often Compared With EVUAX
What investors most often compare with EVUAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Jennison Utility Fund | Utilities Equities | 60 | 6.96% | Jan 21, 1990 | EVUAX vs PRUAX | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | EVUAX vs GUT |
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