UTES: Utilities Dashboard For March

Water utilities appear undervalued by 18% versus historical baselines, while electric/multi utilities are overvalued by 18%, partially offset by quality. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF offers a compelling active alternative for utilities exposure, outperforming XLU since inception with the risk of a concentrated portfolio. 10 utility stocks were cheaper than their peers in March.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 16, 2026

3 Utility ETFs With Massive Upside as Demand Keeps Soaring

Data center electricity consumption is on pace to exceed 1,000 terawatt-hours by 2030, up from just 460 TWh in 2024, and it will comprise 10% of the U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 10, 2026

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q4 2025 Commentary

Utility stocks modestly underperformed the S&P 500® Index during the quarter. The Fund declined 4.91% in the quarter, underperforming the S&P 500® Utilities Index (Utilities Index). DTE Energy, Duke Energy, WEC Energy, and OGE Energy were all top contributors, owing to trading in the Fund.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 4, 2026

Bull vs. Bear: Are AI ETFs the Best Way to Play the Megatrend?

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 11, 2026

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q3 2025 Commentary

Increasing electricity demand tied to artificial intelligence (AI) expansion and data center growth drove increasing load forecasts and capital spending expectations for many companies in the sector. The Fund advanced 10.64% in the quarter, outperforming the S&P 500® Utilities Index (Utilities Index). The Fund continued to benefit from its exposure to companies levered to AI-related power demand.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 1, 2026

UTES: A Defensive AI Play

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF offers active, concentrated Utilities exposure with $1.4B AUM and a 0.49% expense ratio. UTES has outperformed passive peers like XLU since inception with only modestly higher volatility. Significant allocations to independent power producers position UTES to benefit from AI-driven power demand growth, despite higher cyclicality and volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30, 2025

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