UTES: Increasing Power Demands Provide Continued Strong Tailwinds

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF remains a buy, driven by strong performance and exposure to utilities benefiting from rising power demand and AI trends. UTES has outperformed utility peers and the S&P 500 Utilities Index, with concentrated holdings in high-growth names like VST, TLN, and CEG. While valuation and concentration risks exist, robust earnings growth and sector tailwinds justify continued optimism for UTES in growth portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2025

Utilities Witness Longest Win Streak Since 2009: ETFs to Play

Utilities ETFs like UTES, FXU and FUTY soared in July as the sector recorded its strongest streak since 2009.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2025

UTES: A Concentrated, Actively Managed Utility ETF Evolving Into A Growth Fund

UTES stands out as an actively managed utility ETF, outperforming peers by capitalizing on AI-driven electricity demand and focusing on independent power producers. The concentrated portfolio, led by skilled Reaves managers, has evolved into a growth-oriented utility ETF, but current valuations appear stretched after a recent rally. With a modest 1.6% yield, UTES isn't ideal for income investors; the Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) offers a 6.75% yield and similar management.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2025

Not Your Father's Utility Stocks: How We Got Early Exposure In This Typical Safe Haven Sector

Utility stocks offered us a low-risk way to add exposure as the market surpassed hurdles.

Investors Business Daily • May 9, 2025

The Recent Pullback Gives A Nice Entry Point For Investors In UTES

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF is a buy after its recent 6% pullback. UTES is actively managed, outperforming other utility ETFs, with a 45.31% price appreciation in 2024 and a five-star Morningstar rating. The fund's top holdings are less concentrated than before, with new investments like CenterPoint Energy showing strong growth potential and favorable regulatory support.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2025

How To Find The Best Sector ETFs 1Q25

Sector ETF labels can be misleading; Technology ETFs, for example, vary significantly in holdings, risk profiles, and performance outlooks. The abundance of sector ETFs complicates investor decisions, making thorough analysis challenging and increasing the risk of missing profitable opportunities. Knowing ETF holdings is crucial to avoid poor performance; buying ETFs without analysis is akin to buying stocks without due diligence.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2025

UTES: This Could Change Everything (Downgrade)

AI-driven energy demands have boosted utility stocks, but DeepSeek's efficient AI approach questions future growth projections, impacting the Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES). UTES saw significant gains in 2024, led by top holdings like Constellation Energy and Vistra, but current high valuations may not be sustainable if projections change. Environmental and regulatory challenges complicate utility expansions, making it difficult for UTES to find alternative growth opportunities within its top holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2025

Stock Market Gains Flow Mostly To Handful Of Companies

Growth is good. In another banner year for the stock market, large-cap growth funds gained 30% in 2024, with the Magnificent Seven powering the upside.

Investors Business Daily • Jan 10, 2025

5 Sector ETFs That Crushed the Market in 2024

Wall Street is on track to register another strong year of gains. We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from various sectors.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 30, 2024

End Of 2024 Trending Exchange-Traded Funds

I updated my universe of exchange-traded funds to track based on superior long-term performance. Nearly 450 ETFs are ranked based on short-term monthly returns, exponential moving average, and money flows into funds. With valuations and concentrations high, I select twenty trending ETFs Lipper Categories with less risk of correction in 2025 for further analysis.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 16, 2024