IGFvsEMLPETF 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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iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) and First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF (EMLP) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. IGF's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, EMLP's top sector exposures are Utilities, Energy and Industrials. IGF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.95% for EMLP. IGF is up 9.45% year-to-date (YTD) with +$661M in YTD flows. EMLP performs better with 15.75% YTD performance, and +$72M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IGF 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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IGF vs EMLP performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IGF EMLP | +1.32%-0.27% | +4.51%+10.88% | +9.45%+15.75% | +22.82%+22.57% | +52.39%+76.48% | +68.93%+116.75% |
| Flows | IGF EMLP | +$317M-$6M | +$586M+$72M | +$661M+$72M | +$2.59B+$194M | +$4.40B+$97M | +$4.99B+$347M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IGF EMLP | +11.89%+11.07% | +9.31%+9.78% | +11.93%+12.95% | +13.30%+14.60% |
| Max drawdown | IGF EMLP | -5.86%-3.27% | -5.86%-3.85% | -14.82%-11.35% | -20.74%-14.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | IGF EMLP | 57d15d | 57d45d | 321d177d | 747d329d |
Trading data
IGF | EMLP | |
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 2:05 PM | $67.33 | $43.73 |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $67.30 | $43.55 |
| Consolidated volume 04/27/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 2:05 PM
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IGF | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $67.33 | $43.73 |
| 1D performance | +0.04% | +0.41% |
| AuM | $10.44 B | $3.96 B |
| E/R | 0.39% | 0.95% |
Characteristics
IGF | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | iShares | First Trust |
| Benchmark | S&P Global Infrastructure Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 67 | 59 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 10, 2007 | June 20, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IGF
USA
45.78%
Australia
8.83%
Spain
8.75%
Canada
7.86%
Other
28.78%
EMLP
USA
87.81%
Other
12.19%
Sectors
IGF
Utilities
39.58%
Industrials
26.89%
Energy
19.45%
Other
14.08%
EMLP
Utilities
48.87%
Energy
39.68%
Other
11.45%
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Diversification
IGF
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
49.61%
EMLP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
49.44%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
IGF
NEXTERA ENERGY
5.09%
ES0105046017
4.94%
TRANSURBAN GRP REIT
4.87%
ENBRIDGE
3.97%
US4005061019
3.81%
IBERDROLA SA
3.81%
WILLIAMS
3.00%
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
2.92%
SOUTHERN
2.86%
DUKE ENERGY
2.74%
GETLINK
2.54%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
2.34%
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
2.25%
NATIONAL GRID
2.24%
QUBE HOLDINGS LTD
2.23%
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%
ONEOK
2.00%
DUKE ENERGY
2.00%
ONE GAS INC
1.96%
SUNOCO LP
1.93%
SEMPRA ENERGY
1.92%
Frequently asked questions about IGF and EMLP
How have the IGF and EMLP ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 27, 2026, IGF is up 9.45% year-to-date (YTD), while EMLP has returned 15.75%. That puts EMLP better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IGF or EMLP?
Year-to-date, the IGF ETF saw +$661M in flows, compared to +$72M for EMLP.
Which ETF is more volatile: IGF or EMLP?
Over the past year, IGF had a volatility of 9.31%, while EMLP experienced 9.78%.
Which ETF is bigger: IGF or EMLP?
As of April 27, 2026, IGF holds $10.44 B in assets under management (AUM), while EMLP manages $3.96 B.
What sectors do the IGF and EMLP ETFs invest in?
IGF leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Energy. Meanwhile, EMLP focuses on Utilities and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the IGF ETF and EMLP ETF?
IGF top holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, ES0105046017 and TRANSURBAN GRP REIT. EMLP holds in its top three: ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS, ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT and MPLX COMMON UNITS.
Which ETF is more diversified: IGF or EMLP?
IGF holds 78 securities with 49.61% of its assets in the top 15. EMLP has 60 securities and a top 15 weight of 49.44%.
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