Gabelli Utility Trust
GUT
About: Gabelli Utility Trust operates as a diversified closed-end investment management company. The fund's primary objective is the long-term growth of capital and income. To achieve its objective, the fund may invest its assets in common stocks and other securities of foreign and domestic companies involved in providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, & water; and telecommunications services or infrastructure operations. It invests in various sectors, of which Electric Integrated, Water, Telecommunications, and U.S. Government Obligations and others.
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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
113% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 34 | Existing positions reduced: 16
60% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 10
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 85 [Q1] → 91 (+6) [Q2]
4% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $37.6M [Q1] → $39.2M (+$1.57M) [Q2]
0.3% less ownership
Funds ownership: 7.98% [Q1] → 7.68% (-0.3%) [Q2]
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