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Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
UTES performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.17% | +4.37% | +3.74% | +23.68% | +86.17% | +110.96% |
| Flows | +$95M | +$66M | +$66M | +$1.04B | +$1.36B | +$1.37B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners |
| N° of holdings | 18 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 7, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 18
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.01% | +20.41% | +21.31% | +20.40% |
Max drawdown | -9.68% | -13.76% | -17.24% | -20.55% |
Max drawdown duration | 63d | 196d | 109d | 590d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 38d | 206d |
What type of ETF is UTES?
UTES is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VIRTUS Investment Partners.
What does UTES invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Utilities Equities. It is part of the segment: US Utilities.
What is the expense ratio of UTES?
The total expense ratio (TER) of UTES is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was UTES launched?
UTES was launched on February 7, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of UTES?
UTES is issued by VIRTUS Investment Partners.
What is the AUM of UTES?
As of April 29, 2026, UTES manages $1.54 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has UTES performed recently?
As of April 29, 2026, UTES delivered a return of 2.17% over the past month (1M performance), 4.37% over the past three months (3M), and 3.74% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for UTES?
As of April 29, 2026, UTES has seen net flows of +$95M in the past month (1M flow) and +$66M year-to-date (YTD).
Does UTES pay dividends?
As of April 29, 2026, UTES has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.45%.
How many holdings are in UTES
As of March 31, 2026, UTES holds 18 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is UTES?
As of March 31, 2026, UTES holds 18 securities, with 92.36% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of UTES?
As of March 31, 2026, UTES holds a portfolio of 18 underlyings, with its largest positions including CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP, VISTRA CORP and US87422Q1094. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does UTES invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, UTES has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does UTES focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, UTES is primarily exposed to Utilities.
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