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iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF (POWR) Sharpe Ratio: 1.11

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Aug 5, 2026

The iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF seeks to provide exposure to U.S. companies involved in power infrastructure, including utilities and energy producers, aiming to benefit from developments in the U.S. power sector.

POWR's Sharpe Ratio of 1.11 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.11 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 5, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

POWR Sharpe Ratio Rank

POWR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39.339
Below Average

POWR ranks above 39.3% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

POWR Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows POWR's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.65 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.65 to 1.94
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.94 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.40+
  • Median: 1.43 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities, Utilities Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how POWR's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Aug 5, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
PIPEInvesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF1.98
USNGAmplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ETF1.86
NBETNeuberger Berman Energy Transition & Infrastructure ETF1.75
EMLPFirst Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund1.75
ENFRAlerian Energy Infrastructure ETF1.74
MLPBETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B1.71
BILTiShares Infrastructure Active ETF1.63
MLPXGlobal X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF1.59
IFRAiShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF1.58
BKGIBny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF1.54
POWRiShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF1.11
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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows POWR's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when POWR consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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