UTES ETF Analysis: Virtus Reaves Utilities | NYSE
Utilities | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 1.321m USD | 12M Return: -4% | US26923G8069 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis
Avg Turnover: 11.2M
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Seasonality 10.9 years of data
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The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is a non-diversified fund that concentrates its investments in the U.S. utilities sector, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of utility companies. To qualify as a utility holding, at least 50% of a companys assets, customers, revenues, gross income, or profits must be tied to the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, or water.
Utilities are generally classified as a defensive sector, as the services they provide are essential and demand tends to remain stable through economic cycles. The sector typically includes regulated electric, gas, and water utilities, as well as independent power producers, with revenue often supported by rate-regulated or contracted structures. As a non-diversified ETF, UTES may hold more concentrated positions in individual securities compared to diversified funds, which can increase both potential returns and risk.
- Federal Reserve rate cuts boost utility bond proxy valuations
- AI data center electricity demand accelerates utility capital expenditure
- Natural gas pipeline operators benefit from LNG export expansion
As of August 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 75.56 with a total of 143,772 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.62%, over one month by -4.86%, over three months by -4.04% and over the past year by -4.02%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 73.70 (which is 2.5% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).
Virtus Reaves Utilities has no consensus analysts rating.