The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is recommended as a Buy-rated option for investors seeking exposure to the utilities and infrastructure sector. With $12.28 billion in assets, a 0.56% expense ratio, and 21.24% year-to-date gains, GRID offers diversified exposure to 128 holdings.
However, it carries higher risk with a beta of 1.26 and 20.76% standard deviation. Alternative infrastructure ETFs like IGF and PAVE are also available with lower expense ratios.