UTES Vs. UTG: Why I Prefer The ETF As Rates Rise.

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) offers superior total return and resilience in rising rate environments compared to Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG). UTES's lower expense ratio (0.49%) and pure equity focus outperform UTG's leveraged, higher-cost structure in both up and down markets. AI-driven power demand and long-term contracts with data centers favor UTES's concentrated portfolio of power producers for forward growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2026

UTES: Utilities May Soon Outgrow Their Bond-Proxy Label

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is initiated with a buy rating, capitalizing on utilities' transformation from defensive to growth amid AI-driven demand. UTES targets utilities poised for outsized earnings and revenue growth, especially those with nuclear and clean energy exposure serving data centers and tech giants. Valuation reset, with sector forward P/E at 16x versus a 5-year average of 18x, offers an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2026

5 Market-Beating ETF Areas of Last Week

Brazilian equities, tanker shipping, utilities, cybersecurity and cloud computing ETFs led last week's winners. Here's what fueled their gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

U.S. Grid Congestion Intensifies As Data Centers Compound Transmission Constraints

Renewable energy curtailment continues to accelerate across US wholesale power markets as transmission development struggles to keep pace with generation additions and electricity demand. Hyperscalers account for significant shares of regional data center demand growth.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Q2 2026 Commentary

Utilities stocks lagged the major equity indices in the quarter, due primarily to a strong rebound in the technology sector and improving investor sentiment. The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF increased 2.71% in the quarter at Net Asset Value. Talen Energy and Vistra Corp led performance in the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2026

Why I Am A Dividend Growth Investor (At Age 35)

I prioritize dividend growth investing, building a core portfolio of select ETFs and high-quality individual stocks for stability and passive income. My approach favors continuity and flexibility, avoiding the risks of abrupt transitions from growth to dividend stocks near retirement. The portfolio centers on seven dividend growth ETFs, balancing moderate yield with robust growth potential and sector diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 29, 2026

UTES: Utilities Dashboard For August

Water utilities are undervalued, while electricity and multi-utilities are moderately overvalued. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) has delivered higher long-term returns than XLU. However, its weaker fundamentals, recent underperformance, and concentration are notable risks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

UTES Charges 0.50% for AI Power Exposure: Is the Premium Worth It in 2026?

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:UTES) is one of the only actively managed funds in the utilities category, and its 0.49% expense ratio sits near the top end of what utility investors will pay.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 22, 2026

FERC's Data Center Order Recalibrates The Utility And Infrastructure Income Playbook

US utility capital expenditure is tracking toward approximately 1.3 trillion dollars through 2030, according to an April 2026 forecast from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A tripling of data center power demand within five years requires transmission, generation, and distribution investment on a timeline that utilities are only now beginning to fully underwrite into their capital plans.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Utility ETFs Soar 8% YTD on AI Power Demand. Here's Which One to Buy

Utility stocks returned to focus in 2026 as artificial intelligence data center demand strained the power grid.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 19, 2026