DNP Select Income Fund

DNP

Market cap $3.97B

A $500,000 portfolio using a 4-fund approach can generate ~$50,000 in annual dividend income, enabling a comfortable retirement abroad. Core holdings—SPYI, QQQI, MAIN, and DNP—blend index exposure, option income, BDC lending, and utility defensiveness for yield and risk diversification. SPYI and QQQI offer tax-efficient, high-yield income via option strategies but cap upside and retain downside risk, while MAIN and DNP add resilience.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on December 11, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 February 10, 2026 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investm.

UTG is rated 'Buy' for its modern utilities focus, AI supercycle exposure, and consistent dividend growth. DNP is rated 'Hold' due to its traditional utility focus, higher premium to NAV, and lower total return versus UTG. UTG shows stronger dividend quality with a history of increases and lower reliance on Return of Capital compared to DNP.

We've finished off another strong year for the broader equity market, giving the S&P 500 Index its third year of double-digit gains. However, this has raised some concerns of potential overvaluation and concentration within the mega-cap tech stocks, the Magnificent 7, which have been driving most of the gains. Given that, I've been allowing my cash pile to continue to grow as I have since April 2025 and keeping some dry powder ready for a potential correction.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 18, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 December 31, 2025 December 31, 2025 January 12, 2026 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available inves.

After examining Reaves Utility Income Trust and DNP Select Income Fund, I favor UTG due to its lower leverage and minimal bond exposure. UTG's holdings are almost all equity with a lower leverage (~17%), while DNP holds ~21% bond allocation and uses higher leverage (~24%). Current credit spreads are unusually thin, making DNP's sizable corporate bond exposure less attractive versus UTG's equity-centric approach.

DNP Select Income Fund remains a buy, offering a 7.7% yield and strong income generation from a defensive utilities-focused portfolio. DNP trades at a 9.37% premium to NAV, below its 5-year average, with solid dividend coverage and demonstrated NAV growth over recent years. The fund excels in income stability and downside resilience, but capital appreciation is limited due to reliance on net realized gains and frequent portfolio turnover.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Investment Adviser”), authorized the payment of dividends on its common stock as follows: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 February 10, 2026 $0.065 February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026 March 10, 2026 $0.065 March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 April 10, 2026 The Fund adopted a.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 18, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 November 28, 2025 November 28, 2025 December 10, 2025 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available inve.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 18, 2025: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.065 October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025 November 10, 2025 The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) in 2007. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available invest.