UTG: A Strong Performer, But Not A Traditional Income Fund

Reaves Utility Income Fund delivers a 6.2% yield, but 86% of distributions stem from capital gains, not recurring utility income. UTG operates as a leveraged equity strategy focused on AI-driven utilities and infrastructure, with 24.8% leverage amplifying both returns and risk. Recent NAV growth (+27% YoY) is tied to concentrated bets on power producers benefiting from AI/data center electricity demand, not traditional utility defensiveness.