Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) Alternatives
Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) 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 PAVE. 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 PAVE
PAVE charges 0.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PAVE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | PAVE vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | PAVE vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | PAVE vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | PAVE vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | PAVE vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PAVE
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 | PAVE vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | PAVE vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | PAVE vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | PAVE vs ECLN | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 84 | May 8, 2007 | PAVE vs FXU |
Top Performing PAVE Alternatives (YTD)
PAVE 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 | PAVE vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | PAVE vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | PAVE vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | PAVE vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | PAVE vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PAVE
PAVE 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 | PAVE vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | PAVE vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | PAVE vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | PAVE vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | PAVE vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PAVE
PAVE 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 | PAVE vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | PAVE vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | PAVE vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | PAVE vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | PAVE vs IDU |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | PAVE vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | PAVE vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | PAVE vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | PAVE vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | PAVE vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | PAVE vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | PAVE vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | PAVE vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | PAVE vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | PAVE vs DAX |
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