Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions About CPK

What does CPK invest in?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) operates as a diversified energy enterprise, delivering a range of energy solutions to its customers. The company's operations are distinctly divided into two primary segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy division manages essential utility services, which include the distribution of natural gas across central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and various parts of Florida. This segment also handles the regulated transmission of natural gas throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and within Florida, in addition to providing regulated electricity distribution services in specific regions of northeast and northwest Florida. Conversely, the Unregulated Energy segment encompasses a broader array of activities. These include propane distribution across the Mid-Atlantic region, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, along with unregulated natural gas transmission and supply services in central and eastern Ohio. This segment is also involved in generating electricity and steam, as well as offering specialized transportation and pipeline solutions for compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and renewable natural gas (RNG), primarily serving utilities and other pipeline operators in the eastern U.S. Furthermore, it delivers additional non-regulated energy solutions, such as sales of energy-related merchandise, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, and plumbing and electrical repair services. Established in 1859, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Dover, Delaware.

What is the expense ratio of CPK?

An expense ratio for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is CPK?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) manages $3.25B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is CPK actively managed or an index fund?

CPK's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was CPK launched?

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) launched in March 1980 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has CPK performed?

CPK's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.