UTG: Has Evolved Into A Data Center Growth Portfolio

The Reaves Utility Income Fund is an aggressive, actively managed fund that is focused on key companies set to benefit from rising electricity demand. The portfolio selection coincides with my top sector picks, and the bottom analysis points to over 12% upside with a 5% distribution yield. Leverage and stock selection have produced returns above market and peer returns.

Seeking Alpha • May 10, 2026

UTG's Hidden Risk: The 2026 Earnings Trap No One Is Pricing In

Reaves Utility Income Trust now straddles an uneasy middle ground between income and growth, lacking compelling yield or clear earnings upside. Recent outperformance was driven by AI-linked merchant power names, increasing portfolio concentration, and exposure to growth-like drawdowns. UTG's top 10 holdings comprise half its portfolio, amplifying risk, especially with 18% leverage and heavy reliance on AI and power demand narratives.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2026

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 / April 30, 2026 / On April 30, 2026, 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 April 17, 2026. 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.

Accesswire • Apr 30, 2026

The Dark Side Of Dividend Investing That Leads To Underperformance

Dividend investing sounds like a dream retirement strategy. However, there is a real dark side to it that many investors overlook and thereby suffer from long-term underperformance. This article details the dark side of dividend investing and how to avoid it.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

My Income Portfolio: Dividends Are Forever

Dividend strategies aim to generate steady streams of passive income over time. At the same time, they should not neglect capital growth, so demonstrating that dividend payouts do not erode their underlying value over the long term. A significant portion of my holdings currently show a positive NAV performance since their launch, which remains for me an equally important goal for the long run.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2026

UTG With UTF: The Ultimate 50/50 Synergy For The AI Era

Since my November 2025 analysis, both UTG and UTF have significantly outperformed the S&P 500, delivering robust double-digit returns. The Utilities sector has transformed from a mere 'bond proxy' into a critical component of the AI infrastructure ecosystem. Global trade protectionism and U.S. re-industrialization are creating new demand nodes, placing significant additional strain on the power grid.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 26, 2026

How To Invest $100,000 Today: 5 Strategies For Success

The market environment is challenging, to say the least. We discuss how one should invest in today's market. The article presents five different investment strategies, including a fixed-income strategy, high-income strategy, sleep-well-at-night strategy, growth-focused strategy, and the Near-Perfect Portfolio strategy. Selecting a strategy aligned with personal risk tolerance and sticking to it through cycles is critical for long-term success.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 25, 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

Reaves Utility Income Fund Announces Regular Monthly Distributions of $0.20 Per Share

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) announced today the next three, monthly, distributions at a rate of $0.20 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of April 1, 2026, the Fund's market price was $39.77 per share and its net asset value was $39.62 per share.

Accesswire • Apr 7, 2026

14%+ Yield Is A Red Flag For Most -- But A Buy For These 2 Stocks

The higher yields we choose, the more risks we introduce in our portfolios. Usually, the double-digit level is the tipping point from which the risks start to increase exponentially. The 14%+ yielding zone is very dangerous (packed with many landmines and only few areas of safety).

Seeking Alpha • Apr 3, 2026