Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) Alternatives
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) 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 UTES. 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 UTES
UTES charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among UTES alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | UTES vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | UTES vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | UTES vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | UTES vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | UTES vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UTES
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 | UTES vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | UTES vs JXI | |
| Global X U.S. Electrification ETF | 91 | Dec 17, 2024 | UTES vs ZAP | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | UTES vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | UTES vs PAVE |
Top Performing UTES Alternatives (YTD)
UTES 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 | UTES vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | UTES vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | UTES vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | UTES vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | UTES vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UTES
UTES 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 | UTES vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | UTES vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | UTES vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | UTES vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | UTES vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UTES
UTES 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 | UTES vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | UTES vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | UTES vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | UTES vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | UTES vs IDU |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
Most popular Virtus Investment Partners ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 30 | -3.22% | May 15, 2018 | UTES vs PFFA | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, REIT | 21 | -2.23% | Feb 7, 2017 | UTES vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs, Actively Managed | 19 | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | UTES vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -4.69% | Nov 17, 2020 | UTES vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -11.66% | Feb 7, 2019 | UTES vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 97 | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | UTES vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 3.94% | Dec 17, 2014 | UTES vs BBP | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 96 | 9.96% | Aug 3, 2021 | UTES vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 92 | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | UTES vs VABS | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | REIT | 61 | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | UTES vs VRAI |
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