5 Cheap Utility Stocks To Buy For AI Growth And Big Dividends

For a while, utilities were that sneaky play on AI. A picks-and-shovels provider, if you will.

Forbes • Oct 18, 2026

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 11, 2026)

CEFs were mixed this week: 10 of 26 sectors rose on price (average -0.02%) and 15 of 26 on NAV (average +0.15%); MLPs led while Senior Loans lagged.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2026

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

Business Wire • Sep 30, 2026

BUI: A 6.9% Yield At NAV After Abandoning Covered Calls

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is rated a Buy at current prices due to improved strategy and valuation. BUI eliminated its covered-call option strategy, leading to a 17.2% NAV return in H1 2026, outperforming its benchmark. The fund raised its monthly distribution by 13.2% to $0.154/share (6.9% yield), now trading around NAV after a rights offering.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

BUI: An Income Investor's Way To Play The AI Bottlenecks Game

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Oppty offers a 6.9% yield, targeting income investors seeking exposure to infrastructure, utilities, and power equities. BUI stands out as a closed-end fund alternative amid capital-intensive AI supply chain investments, where direct participants reinvest heavily for growth. With $720 million AUM and a 1.10% expense ratio, BUI leverages debt to enhance returns, distinguishing it from typical income ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

AI Is Not A Bubble: 4 Income Ideas To Ride The Wave

I remain bullish on AI-driven growth, favoring a diversified, income-oriented portfolio to capture sustained sector upside while mitigating bubble risks. Shifts from R&D to CAPEX among hyperscalers and evolving chip utility support a durable earnings expansion, not just accounting-driven EPS growth. My core AI income sleeve blends STK, SMH, UTG, and BUI, targeting a consistent ~4.2% yield with annual rebalancing for risk control and capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

What Drove This Closed-End Fund ETF's Performance In June?

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) vehicle continues to offer an array of options to provide access points into niche corners of the capital markets. One such area is the closed-end fund (CEF) universe.

ETF Trends • Jul 6, 2026

BUI: Hedge Against Rising Market Uncertainty

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Oppty remains an attractive income option, offering a 5.9% yield and a recent 13.2% dividend raise. BUI's portfolio is positioned to benefit from AI-driven utility demand, with top holdings like NEE and AEP pursuing aggressive growth and capex plans. Despite a small 0.8% premium to NAV, BUI provides stability and potential outperformance during market volatility, especially as a hedge against uncertainty.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 11, 2026

4 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 1 Sell) In April 2026

Last month saw a significant rebound in the broader equity market, led by strong gains in the Nasdaq Composite. With that, I was a bit more hesitant to add too aggressively, as I had in the previous month when we were in a market correction. That said, there are always some opportunities somewhere, and I took advantage of what I felt were compelling values and a swap trade.

Seeking Alpha • May 13, 2026

Closed-End Funds: Looking For Infrastructure Opportunities With AI Driving The Space Higher

Utility and energy-focused infrastructure funds are benefiting from AI-driven power demand, leading to strong performance. Today, we're taking a fresh look at the space, looking at key metrics to determine some potential ideas. Diversifying across discounted infrastructure CEFs provides both income and potential upside as AI demand sustains sector momentum and discounts may narrow.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 17, 2026