Franklin Utilities Fund (FKUTX) Alternatives
Franklin Utilities Fund (FKUTX) 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 FKUTX. 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 FKUTX
FKUTX charges 0.72% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FKUTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | FKUTX vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | FKUTX vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUTX vs BULIX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | FKUTX vs FSUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 0.81% | Sep 30, 1948 | FKUTX vs FKUQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FKUTX
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 | FKUTX vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | FKUTX vs MMUFX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUTX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUTX vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 80 | Sep 30, 1948 | FKUTX vs FKUQX |
Top Performing FKUTX Alternatives (YTD)
FKUTX 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 | FKUTX vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | FKUTX vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | FKUTX vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUTX vs FRURX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 9.37% | Feb 28, 1993 | FKUTX vs BULIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FKUTX
FKUTX 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 | FKUTX vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | FKUTX vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | FKUTX vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | FKUTX vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | FKUTX vs RYUIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FKUTX
FKUTX 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 | FKUTX vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | FKUTX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | FKUTX vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | FKUTX vs FKUQX | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | -8.27% | Apr 2, 2000 | FKUTX 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 | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FKUTX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FKUTX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FKUTX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FKUTX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FKUTX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FKUTX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FKUTX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FKUTX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FKUTX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FKUTX vs SHAPX |
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