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Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF

UTES

Market cap $1.17B

76.64 USD

+0.98

1.3%

At close Updated Oct 29, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

1.3%

5 days

2.24%

1 month

7.87%

3 months

-0.43%

6 months

-6.02%

Year to date

-4.89%

1 year

-9.85%

5 years

73.32%

10 years

147.87%

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 66.7%

Neutral 16.7%

Negative 16.7%

UTES Vs. UTG: Why I Prefer The ETF As Rates Rise.

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) offers superior total return and resilience in rising rate environments compared to Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG). UTES's lower expense ratio (0.49%) and pure equity focus outperform UTG's leveraged, higher-cost structure in both up and down markets. AI-driven power demand and long-term contracts with data centers favor UTES's concentrated portfolio of power producers for forward growth.

UTES Vs. UTG: Why I Prefer The ETF As Rates Rise.

UTES: Utilities May Soon Outgrow Their Bond-Proxy Label

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is initiated with a buy rating, capitalizing on utilities' transformation from defensive to growth amid AI-driven demand. UTES targets utilities poised for outsized earnings and revenue growth, especially those with nuclear and clean energy exposure serving data centers and tech giants. Valuation reset, with sector forward P/E at 16x versus a 5-year average of 18x, offers an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

UTES: Utilities May Soon Outgrow Their Bond-Proxy Label

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5 Market-Beating ETF Areas of Last Week

Brazilian equities, tanker shipping, utilities, cybersecurity and cloud computing ETFs led last week's winners. Here's what fueled their gains.

5 Market-Beating ETF Areas of Last Week

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q2 2026 Commentary

Utilities stocks lagged the major equity indices in the quarter, due primarily to a strong rebound in the technology sector and improving investor sentiment. The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF increased 2.71% in the quarter at Net Asset Value. Talen Energy and Vistra Corp led performance in the quarter.

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q2 2026 Commentary

Why I Am A Dividend Growth Investor (At Age 35)

I prioritize dividend growth investing, building a core portfolio of select ETFs and high-quality individual stocks for stability and passive income. My approach favors continuity and flexibility, avoiding the risks of abrupt transitions from growth to dividend stocks near retirement. The portfolio centers on seven dividend growth ETFs, balancing moderate yield with robust growth potential and sector diversification.

Why I Am A Dividend Growth Investor (At Age 35)

UTES: Utilities Dashboard For August

Water utilities are undervalued, while electricity and multi-utilities are moderately overvalued. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) has delivered higher long-term returns than XLU. However, its weaker fundamentals, recent underperformance, and concentration are notable risks.

UTES: Utilities Dashboard For August

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UTES Charges 0.50% for AI Power Exposure: Is the Premium Worth It in 2026?

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:UTES) is one of the only actively managed funds in the utilities category, and its 0.49% expense ratio sits near the top end of what utility investors will pay.

UTES Charges 0.50% for AI Power Exposure: Is the Premium Worth It in 2026?

FERC's Data Center Order Recalibrates The Utility And Infrastructure Income Playbook

US utility capital expenditure is tracking toward approximately 1.3 trillion dollars through 2030, according to an April 2026 forecast from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A tripling of data center power demand within five years requires transmission, generation, and distribution investment on a timeline that utilities are only now beginning to fully underwrite into their capital plans.

FERC's Data Center Order Recalibrates The Utility And Infrastructure Income Playbook

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Utility ETFs Soar 8% YTD on AI Power Demand. Here's Which One to Buy

Utility stocks returned to focus in 2026 as artificial intelligence data center demand strained the power grid.

Utility ETFs Soar 8% YTD on AI Power Demand. Here's Which One to Buy

Why The Grid Could Make Or Break The Electro-Tech Revolution

Electricity is becoming a stronger economic growth engine, powering AI data centres, EVs, heat pumps and industrial decarbonisation. But grids aren't keeping up.

Why The Grid Could Make Or Break The Electro-Tech Revolution

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