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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JXI
JXI charges 0.46% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | JXI vs FUTY | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | JXI vs XLU | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.09% | 10.60B | Jan 2004 | JXI vs VPU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | 17.42M | Apr 2010 | JXI vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | 22.62M | Jul 2025 | JXI vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JXI
JXI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 4 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 79.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 79 | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | JXI vs FPWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 69 | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | JXI vs ZAP | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 67 | 204.34M | Apr 2025 | JXI vs ELFY | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 61 | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | JXI vs GII | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 52 | 821.29M | May 2007 | JXI vs FXU |
Top Performing JXI Alternatives (YTD)
JXI is at 9.96% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 20.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 20.43% | 204.34M | Apr 2025 | JXI vs ELFY | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 16.86% | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | JXI vs ZAP | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 15.92% | — | Jul 2025 | JXI vs BILT | |
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 15.33% | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | JXI vs FPWR | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 14.64% | 421.73M | Jan 2012 | JXI vs POWR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JXI
JXI has 13.12% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.34% | — | Jul 2025 | JXI vs BILT | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.49% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | JXI vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 10.73% | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | JXI vs FPWR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.99% | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | JXI vs GII | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 11.17% | 22.62M | Jul 2025 | JXI vs XLUI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JXI
JXI has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.09%. There are 5 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | -5.02% | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | JXI vs FPWR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | JXI vs GII | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | -7.09% | 421.73M | Jan 2012 | JXI vs POWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | -7.23% | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | JXI vs ZAP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | -7.28% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | JXI vs NFRA |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | JXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | JXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | JXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | JXI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | JXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | JXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | JXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | JXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | JXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | JXI vs ACWI |
Often Compared With JXI
Investors most often compare JXI with TIP, SPY, RSPU. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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