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BLDXvsIFRAETF Comparison

ETF 1
BLDX

Impax Global Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.6%
VS
ETF 2
IFRA

iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.6%

Impax Global Infrastructure ETF (BLDX) and iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. BLDX's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Real Estate. In contrast, IFRA's top sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Materials. BLDX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.3% for IFRA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BLDX and IFRA 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 IFRA performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 4

Cumulative Flows

-100 M-50 M0 M50 M100 MApr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 4

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BLDX
IFRA
+4.67%+6.73%
+5.40%+5.19%
n/a+17.60%
n/a+35.53%
n/a+75.87%
n/a+84.35%
Flows
BLDX
IFRA
+$1M+$118M
+$5M+$258M
-+$355M
-+$874M
-+$933M
-+$2.17B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BLDX
IFRA
+13.69%+17.95%
n/a+14.81%
n/a+16.53%
n/a+18.00%
Max drawdown
BLDX
IFRA
-7.83%-8.41%
n/a-8.41%
n/a-19.89%
n/a-19.89%
Max drawdown duration
BLDX
IFRA
59d51d
n/a51d
n/a238d
n/a238d
Trading data

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BLDX
IFRA
Last sale
5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
$26.78
$61.29
Previous close
05/07/2026
$26.90
$61.63
Consolidated volume
05/07/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BLDX
IFRA
Last price
$26.78
$61.29
1D performance
-0.45%
-0.55%
AuM$114.37 M$4.10 B
E/R0.6%0.3%
Characteristics
BLDX
IFRA
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderImpax Asset ManagementiShares
Benchmark-NYSE FactSet U.S. Infrastructure Index
N° of holdings35151
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 3, 2026April 3, 2018
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

BLDX
USA
45.49%
United Kingdom
8.73%
Germany
7.83%
Other
37.95%
IFRA
USA
91.34%
Other
8.66%

Sectors

BLDX
Utilities
34.58%
Industrials
26.96%
Real Estate
12.07%
Communication Ser.
8.69%
Other
17.7%
IFRA
Utilities
41.39%
Industrials
32.6%
Materials
13.52%
Energy
8.31%
Other
4.18%
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Diversification

BLDX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

53.89%
IFRA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

42.62%

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%
IFRA
CATERPILLAR
4.20%
NEXTERA ENERGY
4.12%
UNION PACIFIC U
3.85%
QUANTA SERVICES
3.41%
CSX
3.20%
CRH PLC
2.94%
SOUTHERN
2.92%
DUKE ENERGY
2.75%
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
2.70%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
2.53%
WILLIAMS
2.39%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
2.01%
UNITED RENTALS
1.92%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
1.91%
TC ENERGY CORP
1.76%
Frequently asked questions about BLDX and IFRA

Which ETF is bigger: BLDX or IFRA?

As of May 6, 2026, BLDX holds $114.37 M in assets under management (AUM), while IFRA manages $4.10 B.

What sectors do the BLDX and IFRA ETFs invest in?

BLDX leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Real Estate. Meanwhile, IFRA focuses on Utilities, Industrials and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the BLDX ETF and IFRA ETF?

BLDX top holdings include AMERICAN WATER WORKS, UNION PACIFIC U and ELIA SYSTEM OPERATOR. IFRA holds in its top three: CATERPILLAR, NEXTERA ENERGY and UNION PACIFIC U.

Which ETF is more diversified: BLDX or IFRA?

BLDX holds 37 securities with 53.89% of its assets in the top 15. IFRA has 163 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.62%.

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