iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF (POWR) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF (POWR) 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 POWR. 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 POWR
POWR charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among POWR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | POWR vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | POWR vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | POWR vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | POWR vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | POWR vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to POWR
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 | POWR vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | POWR vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | POWR vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | POWR vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | POWR vs PAVE |
Top Performing POWR Alternatives (YTD)
POWR 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 | POWR vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | POWR vs ELFY | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | POWR vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | POWR vs FXU | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 10.67% | Dec 17, 2024 | POWR vs ZAP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to POWR
POWR 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 | POWR vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | POWR vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | POWR vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | POWR vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | POWR vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to POWR
POWR 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 | POWR vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | POWR vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | POWR vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | POWR vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | POWR vs IDU |
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 | POWR vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | POWR vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | POWR vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | POWR vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | POWR vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | POWR vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | POWR vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | POWR vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | POWR vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | POWR vs ACWI |
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