Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
UTESNYSEARCAVirtus Investment PartnersEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.13B
- Expense ratio
- 0.49%
- Dividend yield
- 1.63%
- Holdings
- 19
- 52-week range
- $69.45$88.43
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 190.09K
UTES ETF: Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $75.32 - $76.37 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $88.43 |
| 52-Week Low | $69.45 |
| Open | $75.77 |
| Volume (last close) | 201.05K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 190.09K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.33% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +3.73% |
| 6 Month Change | −9.65% |
| YTD Change | −6.48% |
| 1 Year Change | −12.20% |
| 5 Year Change | +75.04% |
| 10 Year Change | +150.64% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.23 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +24.03% |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.13B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Total Holdings | 19 |
| Inception Date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| 50-Day MA | $74.32 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $79.05 |
| RSI | 56.52 |
| Stochastic %K | 75.86 |
| Stochastic %D | 87.80 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
UTES at a Glance
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is an equity ETF from Virtus Investment Partners, launched in September 2015. It manages $1.13B in assets and charges a 0.49% expense ratio, about $49 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 19 positions. The largest are Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG, 12.56%), Talen Energy Corporation (TLN, 11.28%) and Talen Energy Corporation (OTCGREY:TLNE, 10.45%). The top 10 holdings make up 77.6% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Utilities (100.0%). 100.0% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 1.63% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $1.23 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is down 12.2% over one year, up 75.0% over five years and up 150.6% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
What is the current price of UTES?
The latest UTES price is $76.20 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $69.45–$88.43. The share price is down 12.2% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for UTES?
UTES's annual expense ratio is 0.49%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does UTES pay dividends?
Yes, UTES pays a 1.63% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 21, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of UTES?
As of Oct 4, 2026, UTES's largest holdings are Constellation Energy Corporation (12.6%), Talen Energy Corporation (11.3%), Talen Energy Corporation (10.4%) (combined weight: 34.3%). The fund holds 19 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does UTES compare to similar ETFs?
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