Reaves Utility Income Fund

UTG

Market cap $3.38B

Overview Fund Activity

37.91 USD

-0.06

0.16%

At close Updated Sep 18, 11:25 AM EDT

1 day

-0.16%

5 days

-0.21%

1 month

-0.63%

3 months

9.38%

6 months

16.65%

Year to date

18.77%

1 year

21.55%

5 years

21.2%

10 years

36.17%

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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Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 33 | Existing positions closed: 11

94% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 91 | Existing positions reduced: 47

21% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $357M [Q1] → $432M (+$74.8M) [Q2]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 196 [Q1] → 216 (+20) [Q2]

1.13% more ownership

Funds ownership: 12.45% [Q1] → 13.59% (+1.13%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 2 (+0) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about UTG published over the past 30 days

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Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / On August 29, 2025, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.20 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2025. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

UTG: Great Fund, But Wait For A Discount

Reaves Utility Income Fund stands out for consistently growing its distribution, outperforming many utility-focused closed-end fund peers over time. UTG offers a 6.36% yield, higher than utility indices and competitive among peer funds, with recent performance exceeding both the utility sector and S&P 500. The fund's distribution is well covered by net investment income and realized gains, maintaining its reputation for reliable, inflation-beating income.

UTG: Great Fund, But Wait For A Discount

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My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

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UTG: An Excellent Utility Fund For The Long Term, But Too Expensive

Reaves Utility Income Fund is a utility sector-specific closed-end fund that invests in a fairly diversified portfolio of common stocks of utilities and infrastructure companies. UTG has delivered strong long-term returns and consistent, growing distributions, making it a top choice among utility-focused closed-end funds. The fund is currently overvalued after a 40%+ rally in the last year, so future gains may be limited; the current yield is about 6.2%.

UTG: An Excellent Utility Fund For The Long Term, But Too Expensive

UTG: Let Your Profit Run Amid "Build, Baby, Build"

UTG remains a HOLD as its risk/reward profile is well balanced despite recent price rallies and a yield below historical averages. The fund's US-focused utility exposure positions it well for potential policy shifts favoring domestic energy and infrastructure. Another favorable development is the increased odds of interest rate cuts.

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How I've Built A Monster Passive Income Portfolio (And What I'm Buying Now)

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