BLDXvsEMLPETF Comparison
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ETF 2
EMLP
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
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Impax Global Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (BLDX) and First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF (EMLP) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. BLDX's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Finance. In contrast, EMLP's top sector exposures are Energy, Utilities and Industrials. BLDX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.95% for EMLP. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BLDX and EMLP below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BLDX vs EMLP performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/08/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BLDX EMLP | -4.23%-3.84% | -4.68%-3.18% | n/a+14.42% | n/a+13.30% | n/a+78.66% | n/a+104.77% |
| Flows | BLDX EMLP | -$13M+$34M | -$13M+$112M | -+$271M | -+$332M | -+$359M | -+$475M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BLDX EMLP | +8.15%+10.39% | n/a+10.83% | n/a+12.77% | n/a+14.44% |
| Max drawdown | BLDX EMLP | -8.07%-7.85% | n/a-7.85% | n/a-11.35% | n/a-14.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | BLDX EMLP | 53d74d | n/a74d | n/a177d | n/a329d |
Trading data
BLDX | EMLP | |
Last sale 10/9/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.70 | $42.36 |
| Previous close 10/08/2026 | $24.67 | $42.37 |
| Consolidated volume 10/08/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/9/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BLDX | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.70 | $42.36 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | -0.02% |
| AuM | $99.31 M | $4.05 B |
| E/R | 0.6% | 0.95% |
Characteristics
BLDX | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Impax Asset Management | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 35 | 56 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | February 3, 2026 | June 20, 2012 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BLDX
USA
43.02%
United Kingdom
10.72%
Other
46.26%
EMLP
USA
89.11%
Other
10.89%
Sectors
BLDX
Utilities
31.05%
Industrials
22.13%
Finance
13.39%
Telecommunication.
11.95%
Non-Energy Materi.
7.56%
Other
13.92%
EMLP
Energy
46.16%
Utilities
42%
Other
11.84%
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Diversification
BLDX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
56.31%
EMLP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
52.5%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
BLDX
Union Pacific Corp.
4.75%
American Water Works Co., Inc.
4.73%
Keppel DC REIT
4.54%
Iberdrola SA
4.30%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
4.16%
Vulcan Materials Co.
4.05%
Tetra Tech, Inc.
3.79%
National Grid Plc
3.74%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
3.72%
Deutsche Telekom AG
3.54%
East Japan Railway Co.
3.13%
SSE Plc
3.07%
Elia Group SA/NV
2.97%
Elisa Oyj
2.92%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
2.91%
EMLP
Enterprise Products Partners LP
9.01%
Energy Transfer LP
7.63%
Plains GP Holdings LP
4.55%
MPLX LP
4.29%
National Fuel Gas Co.
3.96%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.64%
PPL Corp.
2.60%
The Southern Co.
2.46%
ONEOK, Inc.
2.36%
ONE Gas, Inc.
2.25%
Duke Energy Corp.
2.19%
Entergy Corp.
2.10%
Sempra
1.86%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
1.85%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
1.75%
Frequently asked questions about BLDX and EMLP
Which ETF is bigger: BLDX or EMLP?
As of October 8, 2026, BLDX holds $99.31 M in assets under management (AUM), while EMLP manages $4.05 B.
What sectors do the BLDX and EMLP ETFs invest in?
BLDX leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Finance. Meanwhile, EMLP focuses on Energy and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the BLDX ETF and EMLP ETF?
BLDX top holdings include Union Pacific Corp., American Water Works Co., Inc. and Keppel DC REIT. EMLP holds in its top three: Enterprise Products Partners LP, Energy Transfer LP and Plains GP Holdings LP.
Which ETF is more diversified: BLDX or EMLP?
BLDX holds 35 securities with 56.31% of its assets in the top 15. EMLP has 56 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.5%.
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Latest news about BLDX & EMLP
Impax Launches BLDX: A Global Play on Sustainable Infrastructure
February 2, 2026
BLDX
How to Obtain Real Asset Exposure by Investing in Infrastructure ETFs
December 14, 2023
EMLP
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