iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) Alternatives
iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) 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 JXI. 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 JXI
JXI charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JXI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | JXI vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | JXI vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | JXI vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | JXI vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | JXI vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JXI
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 92 | Jan 25, 2007 | JXI vs GII | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | JXI vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | JXI vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | JXI vs PAVE | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 84 | May 8, 2007 | JXI vs FXU |
Top Performing JXI Alternatives (YTD)
JXI 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 | JXI vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | JXI vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | JXI vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | JXI vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | JXI vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JXI
JXI 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 | JXI vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | JXI vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | JXI vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | JXI vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | JXI vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JXI
JXI 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 | JXI vs NFRA | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | JXI vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | JXI vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | JXI vs IDU | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | -8.57% | May 8, 2007 | JXI vs FXU |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | JXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | JXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | JXI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | JXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | JXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | JXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | JXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | JXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | JXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | JXI vs ACWI |
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