JXI — iShares Global Utilities ETF
Utilities Ranked #313 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
JXI Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in JXI over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
JXI Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: JXI's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in JXI?
See what a lump sum in JXI would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) is a $299 million fund issued by iShares, currently holding a C grade with a score of 55.3 out of 100. It ranks 4th out of 5 peers in the Utilities category and 313th of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.37%, which is significantly higher than the category median of 0.09%. Despite the higher cost, it offers a dividend yield of 2.53%, matching the category median exactly. The portfolio is concentrated, with the top 10 holdings representing 43.1% of assets, led by an 8.0% position in NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.
Price action shows the fund trading at $81.65, sitting at 48.7% of its 52-week range between $73.65 and $90.09. Short-term returns have been negative, with the 1-month and 3-month periods showing declines of 0.96% and 1.31% respectively. In contrast, the longer-term picture is stronger, with a 1-year return of 12.89% and a 3-year total return of 55.27%. This 1-year performance notably exceeds the category median of 5.60%. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at C over the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for 3.0 years.
The fund exhibits low volatility with an annualized figure of 13.08% and a beta of 0.45, indicating it moves less than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.60 suggests moderate risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. The maximum drawdown recorded is -12.16%, reflecting the largest peak-to-trough decline in its history. Liquidity is a concern, with an average daily volume of only 23,650 shares and a wide bid/ask spread of 12.11%. These metrics together describe a fund that has historically been less volatile but less liquid than many peers.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
JXI Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. | 7.97% | $26M |
| 2 | Iberdrola, S.A. | 6.75% | $22M |
| 3 | THE SOUTHERN COMPANY | 4.70% | $15M |
| 4 | DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | 4.30% | $14M |
| 5 | ENEL - SPA | 3.86% | $12M |
| 6 | NATIONAL GRID PLC | 3.58% | $12M |
| 7 | CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION. | 3.46% | $11M |
| 8 | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. | 3.24% | $10M |
| 9 | SEMPRA | 2.64% | $9M |
| 10 | Dominion Energy, Inc. | 2.62% | $8M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 43.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how JXI's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With JXI
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with JXI's top 10 — XLU overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as JXI's top 10 (28.9% of JXI's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | JXI Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 7 | 28.9% | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., THE SOUTHERN COMPANY, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION… |
| VPU | Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares | 7 | 28.9% | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., THE SOUTHERN COMPANY, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION… |
| FUTY | Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 7 | 28.9% | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., THE SOUTHERN COMPANY, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION… |
| IDU | iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | 7 | 28.9% | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., THE SOUTHERN COMPANY, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION… |
| PFXF | VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 2 | 12.7% | NEXTERA ENERGY, INC., THE SOUTHERN COMPANY |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What JXI's Fees Cost You
JXI charges an expense ratio of 0.37% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
JXI Dividend Income Estimator
JXI currently yields 2.53%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
JXI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 12.11% and average daily volume is 24K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $299M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: JXI is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
JXI Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.28% |
| 1-Week | +0.13% |
| 1-Month | -0.96% |
| 3-Month | -1.31% |
| 6-Month | -4.19% |
| YTD | +4.12% |
| 1-Year | +12.89% |
| 3-Year | +55.27% |
How JXI Compares to Other Utilities ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #231 | C |
XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | +5.77% | 0.08% | $21.8B |
| #252 | C |
VPU | Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares | +5.51% | 0.09% | $10.2B |
| #294 | C |
FUTY | Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | +5.60% | 0.084% | $2.25B |
| #313 | C |
JXI | iShares Global Utilities ETF | +12.89% | 0.37% | $299M |
| #354 | C |
IDU | iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | +4.81% | 0.37% | $1.30B |