BLDXvsEMLPETF Comparison
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ETF 2
EMLP
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.6%
Impax Global 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 Real Estate. In contrast, EMLP's top sector exposures are Utilities, Energy 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 05/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BLDX EMLP | +4.67%-0.18% | +5.40%+7.91% | n/a+16.24% | n/a+24.69% | n/a+80.66% | n/a+113.08% |
| Flows | BLDX EMLP | +$1M-$13M | +$5M+$66M | -+$72M | -+$186M | -+$107M | -+$337M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BLDX EMLP | +13.69%+11.64% | n/a+9.92% | n/a+12.93% | n/a+14.63% |
| Max drawdown | BLDX EMLP | -7.83%-3.27% | n/a-3.85% | n/a-11.35% | n/a-14.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | BLDX EMLP | 59d20d | n/a45d | n/a177d | n/a329d |
Trading data
BLDX | EMLP | |
Last sale 5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM | $26.78 | $43.07 |
| Previous close 05/07/2026 | $26.90 | $43.47 |
| Consolidated volume 05/07/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
BLDX | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $26.78 | $43.07 |
| 1D performance | -0.45% | -0.92% |
| AuM | $114.37 M | $3.98 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 | 59 |
| 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
45.49%
United Kingdom
8.73%
Germany
7.83%
Other
37.95%
EMLP
USA
87.81%
Other
12.19%
Sectors
BLDX
Utilities
34.58%
Industrials
26.96%
Real Estate
12.07%
Communication Ser.
8.69%
Other
17.7%
EMLP
Utilities
48.87%
Energy
39.68%
Other
11.45%
Diversification
BLDX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
53.89%
EMLP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
49.44%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
BLDX
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
5.21%
UNION PACIFIC U
5.14%
ELIA SYSTEM OPERATOR
3.86%
NEXTERA ENERGY
3.80%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
3.77%
IBERDROLA SA
3.69%
NATIONAL GRID
3.37%
KEPPEL DC REIT
3.37%
SSE
3.20%
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT VE
3.14%
WABTEC
3.11%
HYDRO ONE
3.10%
WASTE MANAGEMENT
3.09%
WELLTOWER INC
3.08%
ELISA
2.96%
EMLP
ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS
7.24%
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT
7.12%
MPLX COMMON UNITS
4.12%
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS
3.85%
KINDER MORGAN
3.79%
NFG
3.67%
SOUTHERN
2.75%
PPL
2.66%
ENTERGY
2.40%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
2.03%
DUKE ENERGY
2.00%
ONEOK
2.00%
ONE GAS INC
1.96%
SUNOCO LP
1.93%
SEMPRA ENERGY
1.92%
Frequently asked questions about BLDX and EMLP
Which ETF is bigger: BLDX or EMLP?
As of May 6, 2026, BLDX holds $114.37 M in assets under management (AUM), while EMLP manages $3.98 B.
What sectors do the BLDX and EMLP ETFs invest in?
BLDX leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Real Estate. Meanwhile, EMLP focuses on Utilities and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the BLDX ETF and EMLP ETF?
BLDX top holdings include AMERICAN WATER WORKS, UNION PACIFIC U and ELIA SYSTEM OPERATOR. EMLP holds in its top three: ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS, ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT and MPLX COMMON UNITS.
Which ETF is more diversified: BLDX or EMLP?
BLDX holds 37 securities with 53.89% of its assets in the top 15. EMLP has 60 securities and a top 15 weight of 49.44%.
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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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