Gabelli Utilities Fund (GABUX) Alternatives
Gabelli Utilities Fund (GABUX) 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 GABUX. 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 GABUX
GABUX charges 1.39% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GABUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | GABUX vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | GABUX vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | GABUX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | GABUX vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GABUX
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 | GABUX vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | GABUX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | GABUX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | GABUX vs FRURX |
Top Performing GABUX Alternatives (YTD)
GABUX 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 | GABUX vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | GABUX vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | GABUX vs FRURX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GABUX
GABUX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | GABUX vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | GABUX vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | GABUX vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | GABUX vs RYUIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 15.09% | Sep 29, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GABUX
GABUX 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 | GABUX vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | GABUX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | GABUX vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | GABUX vs FKUQX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli
Most popular Gabelli mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | GABUX vs GOLDX | |
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | -1.84% | Jan 2, 1992 | GABUX vs GABEX | |
| Gabelli Asset Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -1.23% | Mar 3, 1986 | GABUX vs GABAX | |
| Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 32 | -0.38% | Oct 22, 1991 | GABUX vs GABSX | |
| Gabelli Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -13.39% | Apr 10, 1987 | GABUX vs GABGX | |
| Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.00% | Aug 26, 1999 | GABUX vs GABBX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund | Communications Equities | 67 | -3.02% | Oct 31, 1993 | GABUX vs GABTX | |
| Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 12 | 5.16% | Dec 31, 2002 | GABUX vs GWSAX | |
| Gabelli Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 15 | -10.61% | Feb 6, 1994 | GABUX vs GICPX | |
| Gabelli Value 25 Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 80 | 0.17% | Sep 29, 1989 | GABUX vs GABVX |
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