SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) 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 GII. 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 GII
GII charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GII alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | GII vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | GII vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | GII vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | GII vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | GII vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GII
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | GII vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | GII vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | GII vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | GII vs PAVE | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 84 | May 8, 2007 | GII vs FXU |
Top Performing GII Alternatives (YTD)
GII 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 | GII vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | GII vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | GII vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | GII vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | GII vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GII
GII 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 | GII vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | GII vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | GII vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | GII vs ECLN | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 14.24% | Sep 21, 2006 | GII vs JXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GII
GII 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 | GII vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | GII vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | GII vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | GII vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | GII vs IDU |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | GII vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | GII vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | GII vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | GII vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | GII vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | GII vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | GII vs XLE | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | GII vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | GII vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 14 | -9.40% | Dec 16, 1998 | GII vs XLF |
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