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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU charges 0.29% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | PSCU vs XLU | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | PSCU vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.09% | 10.60B | Jan 2004 | PSCU vs VPU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | 22.62M | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs XLUI | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 0.40% | 421.73M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 9 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 74.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 74 | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs FPWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 66 | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 62 | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | PSCU vs GII | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 61 | 204.34M | Apr 2025 | PSCU vs ELFY | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 51 | 821.29M | May 2007 | PSCU vs FXU |
Top Performing PSCU Alternatives (YTD)
PSCU is at 13.45% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 18.63% | 204.34M | Apr 2025 | PSCU vs ELFY | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 16.00% | — | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs BILT | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 15.68% | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 14.69% | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs FPWR | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 13.53% | 421.73M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU has 15.69% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.31% | — | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs BILT | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.40% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | PSCU vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Power Solutions ETF | 10.76% | 26.19M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs FPWR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.88% | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | PSCU vs GII | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 11.16% | 22.62M | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs XLUI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.32%. There are 6 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 | PSCU vs FPWR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 956.65M | Jan 2007 | PSCU vs GII | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | -7.09% | 421.73M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | -7.23% | 474.07M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | -7.28% | 2.99B | Oct 2013 | PSCU vs NFRA |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 53 | 15.19% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | PSCU vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 51 | 22.29% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | PSCU vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 54 | 15.22% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | PSCU vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 63 | 13.18% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | PSCU vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 89 | 67.78% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | PSCU vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 14.73% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | PSCU vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 37 | 4.04% | 10.85B | May 2005 | PSCU vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 46 | 13.60% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | PSCU vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 47 | 14.42% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | PSCU vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 42 | 8.27% | 3.99B | Feb 2012 | PSCU vs IDMO |
Often Compared With PSCU
Investors most often compare PSCU with PSCC, GABF, UTG. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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