The Gabelli Utility Trust Overview
Pro stress-test →The Gabelli Utility Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. and managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund makes its investments in stocks of companies providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications services, and infrastructure operations. The Fund's primary investment objective is long term growth of capital and income.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The fund benchmarks its portfolio performance against the S&P 500 Utilities Index, Lipper Utility Fund Average, and S&P 500 Index. The fund has paid monthly distributions continuously since October 1999. In May 2026, the Board declared cash distributions of $0.05 per share for each of July, August, and September 2026.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The fund benchmarks against the S&P 500 Utilities Index and Lipper Utility Fund Average. Gabelli Utility Trust competes with other closed-end utility and infrastructure funds for dividend-seeking investors, positioning itself through active management and diversified utility exposure.
Industry Context
The Gabelli Utility Trust operates in Asset Management - Closed-End Utility Funds.
Key facts
Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Rye, US · Market cap: $544M