Reaves Utility Income Fund
About: Reaves Utility Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide a high level of after-tax income and total return consisting of tax-advantaged dividend income and capital appreciation. It invests a portion of its total assets in securities of utility companies, which may include companies in the electric, gas, water, telecommunications sectors, as well as other companies engaged in other infrastructure operations.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
116% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 82 | Existing positions reduced: 38
11% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $321M [Q4 2024] → $356M (+$35.1M) [Q1 2025]
9% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 22
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.38% less ownership
Funds ownership: 12.8% [Q4 2024] → 12.43% (-0.38%) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 199 [Q4 2024] → 195 (-4) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for UTG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about UTG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
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Two Alternatives For A Potential $5000 Monthly Income
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Neutral
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1 day ago
1 Very Overrated And 1 Very Underrated High Yield Fund
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Rapidly Growing 7%+ Yield: My Favorite High-Yield Fund Today
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Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
UTG: Balanced Risk-Reward At Current Prices
UTG has adapted well to AI-driven power demand, shifting its portfolio and delivering strong returns, but now faces higher volatility and correlation with tech stocks. Utility stocks, once defensive, are now quasi-AI growth plays, benefiting from surging energy needs but also trading at elevated, sometimes bubble-like, valuations. Balancing these risks are relative valuations, which remains attractive. I maintain a hold rating on UTG.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
UTG: The Operating Environment Should Remain Favorable For This CEF
Utilities are benefiting from a favorable operating environment with lower rates, easing costs, and supportive regulatory and tax policies. Reaves Utility Income Trust has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, driven by sector strength and leveraged positioning. I am upgrading UTG from hold to buy, citing improved industry outlook, bipartisan infrastructure support, and continued low-rate expectations.
Positive
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Retire On Dividends With This 7%-Yielding Low-Stress Portfolio
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Positive
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Neutral
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1 month ago
7 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 4 Sells) In The Month Of April 2025
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Positive
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1 month ago
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