Global X U.S. Electrification ETF (ZAP) Alternatives
Global X U.S. Electrification ETF (ZAP) 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 ZAP. 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 ZAP
ZAP charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZAP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | ZAP vs FUTY | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | ZAP vs VPU | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | ZAP vs XLU | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Ser... | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | ZAP vs PSCU | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | Jul 29, 2025 | ZAP vs XLUI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZAP
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 | ZAP vs GII | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | 92 | Sep 21, 2006 | ZAP vs JXI | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 90 | Aug 19, 2019 | ZAP vs ECLN | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 87 | Mar 6, 2017 | ZAP vs PAVE | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 84 | May 8, 2007 | ZAP vs FXU |
Top Performing ZAP Alternatives (YTD)
ZAP 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 | ZAP vs ECLN | |
| ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF | 12.06% | Apr 9, 2025 | ZAP vs ELFY | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 11.79% | Jan 31, 2012 | ZAP vs POWR | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 11.38% | Jul 29, 2025 | ZAP vs BILT | |
| First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 10.69% | May 8, 2007 | ZAP vs FXU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZAP
ZAP 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 | ZAP vs BILT | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 10.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | ZAP vs XLUI | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 12.55% | Oct 8, 2013 | ZAP vs NFRA | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | 12.78% | Aug 19, 2019 | ZAP vs ECLN | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | 13.22% | Jan 25, 2007 | ZAP vs GII |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZAP
ZAP 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 | ZAP vs NFRA | |
| iShares Global Utilities ETF | -8.17% | Sep 21, 2006 | ZAP vs JXI | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | -8.35% | Nov 1, 2006 | ZAP vs RSPU | |
| First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF | -8.45% | Aug 19, 2019 | ZAP vs ECLN | |
| iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | -8.45% | Jun 20, 2000 | ZAP vs IDU |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | ZAP vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | ZAP vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | ZAP vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | ZAP vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | ZAP vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | ZAP vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | ZAP vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | ZAP vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | ZAP vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | ZAP vs DAX |
Often Compared With ZAP
What investors most often compare with ZAP, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru... | Alternative Energy Equities | 94 | 6.96% | Nov 17, 2009 | ZAP vs GRID | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | Energy Equities | 97 | 18.37% | Dec 3, 2024 | ZAP vs VOLT | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | ZAP vs UTES | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | Metals | 21 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2011 | ZAP vs CPER | |
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 96 | 14.63% | Jul 22, 2010 | ZAP vs LIT | |
| Quanta Services, Inc. | 97 | 30.11% | — | ZAP vs PWR | ||
| Invesco Solar ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 92 | 13.42% | Apr 15, 2008 | ZAP vs TAN | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | ZAP vs VOO | |
| Gladstone Investment Corporation | 70 | 3.42% | — | ZAP vs GAIN | ||
| Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF | Utilities Equities | 56 | 8.48% | Oct 26, 2005 | ZAP vs PUI |
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