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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.46B | Oct 2013 | PSCU vs FUTY | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 22.40B | Dec 1998 | PSCU vs XLU | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.09% | 11.10B | Jan 2004 | PSCU vs VPU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | 16.76M | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs XLUI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 0.40% | 538.83M | Nov 2006 | PSCU vs RSPU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 7 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 79.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 79 | 202.88M | Apr 2025 | PSCU vs ELFY | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 60 | 437.97M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 59 | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 59 | 19.41M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 59 | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | PSCU vs PAVE |
Top Performing PSCU Alternatives (YTD)
PSCU is at 12.29% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.07%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 29.07% | 202.88M | Apr 2025 | PSCU vs ELFY | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | PSCU vs PAVE | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 18.53% | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 15.14% | 437.97M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 12.39% | — | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs BILT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSCU
PSCU has 15.81% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Utilities Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.28% | — | Jul 2025 | PSCU vs BILT | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.37% | 3.05B | Oct 2013 | PSCU vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 10.51% | 19.41M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.74% | 964.44M | Jan 2007 | PSCU vs GII | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 11.12% | 16.76M | 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 Carbon Impact ETF | -5.02% | 19.41M | Aug 2019 | PSCU vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 964.44M | Jan 2007 | PSCU vs GII | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | -5.98% | 387.06M | Jan 2012 | PSCU vs POWR | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | -7.23% | 437.97M | Dec 2024 | PSCU vs ZAP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | -7.28% | 3.05B | 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 $494B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 73 | 21.30% | 493.99B | Mar 1999 | PSCU vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 75 | 30.35% | 19.93B | Oct 2015 | PSCU vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 74 | 21.39% | 96.91B | Oct 2020 | PSCU vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 49 | 9.70% | 89.51B | Apr 2003 | PSCU vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 56 | 7.57% | 11.15B | May 2005 | PSCU vs XLG | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 96.72% | 2.41B | Jun 2021 | PSCU vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 54 | 15.48% | 18.88B | Dec 2005 | PSCU vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 21 | 4.38% | 3.23B | Oct 2012 | PSCU vs SPHD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 37 | 8.54% | 8.37B | Oct 2005 | PSCU vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 23.73% | 7.49B | Mar 2005 | PSCU vs XMMO |
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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