Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU) Alternatives
Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU) 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 PSCU. 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 PSCU
PSCU charges 0.29% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSCU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | PSCU vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | PSCU vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | PSCU vs XLU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | PSCU vs XLUI | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 0.40% | Jan 31, 2012 | PSCU vs POWR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSCU
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 | PSCU vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | PSCU vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | PSCU vs PAVE |
Top Performing PSCU Alternatives (YTD)
PSCU 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 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | PSCU vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | PSCU vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | PSCU vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | PSCU vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU 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 | PSCU vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | PSCU vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | PSCU vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | PSCU vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU 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 | PSCU vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | PSCU vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | PSCU vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | PSCU vs IDU |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | PSCU vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | PSCU vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | PSCU vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | PSCU vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | PSCU vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | PSCU vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | PSCU vs SPHD | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 7.17% | Jun 11, 2021 | PSCU vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | PSCU vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | PSCU vs XMMO |
Often Compared With PSCU
What investors most often compare with PSCU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | Consumer Staples Equities | 4 | 1.80% | Apr 7, 2010 | PSCU vs PSCC | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | PSCU vs GABF | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 81 | 8.44% | — | PSCU vs UTG | ||
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | PSCU vs VOO | |
| Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Industrials Equities | 77 | 4.55% | Dec 16, 1998 | PSCU vs XLI | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 84 | 1.46% | Jan 31, 2006 | PSCU vs XSD | |
| Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF | Utilities Equities | 56 | 8.48% | Oct 26, 2005 | PSCU vs PUI | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | PSCU vs UTES |
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