Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES)

NYSE Arca: UTESExchange-traded fund from Virtus.

  • Expense ratio0.46%
  • Net assets$1.17B
  • Dividend yield1.75%
  • 1-year return-11.22%
  • Holdings18

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UTES performance

Total return · as of October 17, 2026
  • YTD-2.48%
  • 1 year-11.22%
  • 3 years+24.52%/yr
  • 5 years+13.95%/yr
  • 10 years+11.89%/yr
1Y volatility
16.77%
3Y volatility
19.72%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.87

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

UTES top 10 holdings

#SymbolNameWeight
1TLNETalen Energy Corporation12.04%
2CEGConstellation Energy Corp11.47%
3VSTVistra Corp.10.39%
4XELXcel Energy Inc6.85%
5CNPCenterPoint Energy Inc6.36%
6NINiSource Inc5.02%
7AEPAmerican Electric Power Co Inc4.97%
8LNTAlliant Energy Corp4.75%
9ETREntergy Corporation4.54%
10IDAIDACORP Inc4.52%

The top 10 holdings make up 70.9% of the fund (18 holdings in total). As of October 17, 2026.

UTES sector weights

Utilities
100.0%

UTES region weights

North America
100.0%

UTES asset allocation

U.S. stocks
99.9%
Cash
0.1%

UTES market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
78.3%
Small cap
18.6%
Large cap
3.8%

About Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF

The fund invests not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies in the Utility Sector (Utility Sector Companies). The manager considers a company to be a Utility Sector Company if at least 50% of the company's assets or customers are committed to, or at least 50% of the company's revenues, gross income or profits derive from, the provision of products, services or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water. The fund is non-diversified.

UTES ETF FAQ

What is the UTES expense ratio?

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.46%, or $46.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in UTES?

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF has about $1.17B in net assets.

What are the top holdings of UTES?

The largest positions in UTES are Talen Energy Corporation (12.04%), Constellation Energy Corp (11.47%), Vistra Corp. (10.39%). The fund holds 18 securities in total.

How has UTES performed?

UTES returned -11.22% over the past year and +13.95% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does UTES pay dividends?

UTES has a dividend yield of 1.75% and pays distributions na.

When was UTES launched?

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF began trading on September 23, 2015.