Duff & Phelps Global Utility Income Fund Inc

Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. It's investment objective is to seek total return resulting primarily from a high level of current income, with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income, and growth in current income, and secondarily from capital appreciation. It invests in electric, gas, waster, telecommunications, and midstream energy industries. The company was founded on March 15, 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 19, 2024: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.07 October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024 November 12, 2024 The Fund adopted a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in 2015. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all availa.

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Discloses Sources of Distribution - Section 19(a) Notice

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Fourteen months ago, I wrote on article that described the absurd valuation difference between two utility funds that actually had much in common. But based on the NAV and MKT yields of the funds, I felt that one fund was dramatically more attractive, even though it had just cut its distribution. Because when shareholders only care about how high a fund's market yield is while completely ignoring the fund's ability to cover it, bad things eventually happen.

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Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc has performed well since last year's distribution cut and since our last update. Lower rates should benefit DPG with lower borrowing costs, which the underlying portfolio should benefit from as well, along with becoming relatively more attractive as yield plays. The fund's shift to a monthly payout schedule more recently and the discount continuing to remain attractive can also make it a potentially appealing option for investors.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), today has authorized the payment of dividends on its common stock as follows: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.07 October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024 November 12, 2024 $0.07 November 29, 2024 November 29, 2024 December 10, 2024 $0.07 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 J.

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Announces Dividends and Discloses Sources of Distribution Section 19(a) Notice

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc offers an 8.20% yield, invests in common equities, and could benefit from the utility sector's growth. The DPG closed-end fund's distribution yield is just above the peer median, making it a decent option for an income portfolio. Despite some volatility, the fund has outperformed the S&P 500 Index and utility sector, showing positive performance and distribution coverage.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), today announced two actions as part of the Fund's ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value and reduce the current discount to net asset value (“NAV”) at which its shares currently trade. At its regular June meeting, the Board adopted a share repurchase program that seeks to enhance sh.

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program, Monthly Distributions and Discloses Sources of Distribution Section 19(a) Notice

We had a hold rating on Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. and had rated its sister fund as a Strong Sell. We look at the returns since that call. We tell you why the large yield and massive discount are not enough of a reason to jump in.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., today authorized the payment of dividends on its common stock as follows: Cents Per Share Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date 21.0 June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024 June 28, 2024 The Fund adopted a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in 2015. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all available investment in.

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. Announces Dividend and Discloses Sources of Distribution Section 19(a) Notice

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund is currently trading at an attractive discount, presenting a potential opportunity for investors. Lower interest rates could benefit DPG and the utility sector as a whole, potentially leading to a much better performance going forward. The fund's distribution remains more sustainable and quite reasonable after the distribution cut last year.

DPG: Attractive Discount On Infrastructure Exposure

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund is trading at a steep 13% discount to NAV with an attractive 9.4% distribution yield. However, DPG has historically underperformed passive ETFs focused on utilities and midstream companies. The fund's high distribution yield appears unsustainable, and investors should seek utility exposure elsewhere.

DPG: Amortizing Return Of Principal Fund

If you're a big-yield contrarian investor, the 9.2% yield Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund stands out like a sore thumb, as compared to 25 other top big yielders. Specifically, the fund has gotten slammed by its out-of-favor utilities sector exposure, plus the market's emotional overreaction to a recent distribution rightsizing. After reviewing its strategy, current market conditions, and valuation, we conclude with our strong opinion about investing in DPG.

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Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund discount has expanded rapidly after their distribution cut earlier in the year. The discount on DPG's shares seems to be stabilizing as there are signs the dust is beginning to settle, offering the potential for better results in the future. Utilities are facing pressure from rising interest rates and inflation, which could impact their ability to sustain distributions even at the new lower rate.

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Equity CEFs: So DPG Cuts, But GUT Won't Have To?

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund investors experienced a significant distribution cut, causing shares of DPG to fall substantially. The cut was due to increased leverage expenses and overall market conditions, making the previous distribution level unsustainable. Despite the cut, the fund's distribution rate remains attractive at 8.3%, and the fund is now trading at a discount, making it more interesting for investors.

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If you go strictly on valuations, what's happening right now is one of the most ridiculous examples of CEF irregularities that I have ever seen. The highly-regarded Duff & Phelps Utility & Infrastructure fund cut its quarterly distribution last Thursday by -40%, from $0.35/share to $0.21/share. And since then, DPG has lost roughly -25% in MKT price, dropping from a +13.5% premium at $12.72 last Thursday to a current -15% discount at around $9.45.

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DNP Select Income and Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc are two popular income closed-end funds. While their longer-term trends are not identical, they have a lot in common when you examine recent pricing and 3-year performance. One just delivered a massive distribution cut, is the other next?

DPG And DNP: Big Distribution Cut From One, Warning For The Other

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., today announced that on July 14, 2023 it will redeem 200,000 (the “Called Shares”) of its 1,600,000 issued and outstanding Floating Rate Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C (the “Series C MRP Shares”) (CUSIP No. 26433C4#9). This partial redemption is being made at this time at the Fund's voluntary option and as part o.

Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. To Partially Redeem Floating Rate Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series C

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG) today announced that Ellen Elberfeld, CFA, will retire from her position as co-portfolio manager of the fund, effective May 5, 2023. The fund's Chief Investment Officer and Co-Portfolio Manager Eric Elvekrog, CFA, CPA, who is senior managing director and senior portfolio manager, infrastructure at Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.

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Investors are undoubtedly looking for some safety considering that we have seen three bank failures in less than a week. Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund invest in a portfolio of utilities and infrastructure companies that should be able to provide this safety considering their inherent stability.

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DPG has continued to push into a higher premium after breaking into premium territory in 2021 for the first time since its inception. The fund's distribution has been steady, and although the NAV rate is elevated, I wouldn't expect a cut.

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