Franklin Utilities Fund Class A (FKUQX) Alternatives
Franklin Utilities Fund Class A (FKUQX) 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 FKUQX. 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 FKUQX
FKUQX charges 0.81% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FKUQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | FKUQX vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | FKUQX vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUQX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | FKUQX vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | FKUQX vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FKUQX
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 | FKUQX vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 79 | Feb 13, 1992 | FKUQX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 77 | Sep 29, 1948 | FKUQX vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 75 | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUQX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 74 | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUQX vs FRURX |
Top Performing FKUQX Alternatives (YTD)
FKUQX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 16.75% | Jul 27, 2011 | FKUQX vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.22% | May 9, 1989 | FKUQX vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.83% | Sep 29, 1948 | FKUQX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.76% | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUQX vs FRURX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 9.21% | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUQX vs BULIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FKUQX
FKUQX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | 13.55% | Aug 30, 1999 | FKUQX vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | FKUQX vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.60% | Jan 3, 1994 | FKUQX vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.77% | Apr 30, 2004 | FKUQX vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.05% | Apr 2, 2000 | FKUQX vs RYUIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FKUQX
FKUQX 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 | FKUQX vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | FKUQX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | FKUQX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUQX vs FRURX | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | -8.27% | Apr 2, 2000 | FKUQX vs RYUIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | -10.96% | Jan 2, 1968 | FKUQX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 95 | 5.72% | May 18, 1969 | FKUQX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 2.96% | — | FKUQX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -5.57% | Apr 1, 1948 | FKUQX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -2.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FKUQX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 16.71% | Jun 10, 2011 | FKUQX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -9.62% | Aug 29, 1997 | FKUQX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -7.17% | Oct 24, 1983 | FKUQX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 3.03% | Aug 28, 1997 | FKUQX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -3.71% | Mar 10, 1970 | FKUQX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FKUQX
What investors most often compare with FKUQX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Jennison Utility Fund | Utilities Equities | 51 | 7.09% | Jan 21, 1990 | FKUQX vs PRUAX | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 81 | 1.82% | Feb 25, 1999 | FKUQX vs GUT |
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