ERH: Utility Exposure Offers Growth Potential For This Income-Focused CEF

The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) offers an 8.42% yield by blending utility equities with high-yield bonds, prioritizing current income. ERH's portfolio is 88% utility equities, providing inflation protection and dividend growth potential, but its bond allocation drags long-term total returns down. Utility holdings are positioned to benefit from the data center-driven surge in electricity demand, though regulatory and political risks remain material.