# Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA (GABUX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1999-08-31

This investment vehicle seeks to deliver a robust total return, achieved through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The portfolio dedicates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to equities of companies, both domestic and international, whose operations are substantially focused on utility services. This encompasses entities providing products, services, or equipment for the generation and distribution of electricity, gas, and water, alongside infrastructure management and telecommunication services. Up to 40% of the fund's overall assets may be allocated to securities f...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $4.56 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.63B |
| NAV | $4.56 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 19.40% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.88 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $4.28 – $5.34 |
| Beta | 0.48 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0800 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-28
- Pay date: 2026-09-28

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does GABUX invest in?

This investment vehicle seeks to deliver a robust total return, achieved through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The portfolio dedicates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to equities of companies, both domestic and international, whose operations are substantially focused on utility services. This encompasses entities providing products, services, or equipment for the generation and distribution of electricity, gas, and water, alongside infrastructure management and telecommunication services. Up to 40% of the fund's overall assets may be allocated to securities from non-U.S. issuers.

### What is the expense ratio of GABUX?

Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA (GABUX) charges an expense ratio of 1.38%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is GABUX?

Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA (GABUX) manages $1.63B 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 GABUX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was GABUX launched?

Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA (GABUX) launched in August 1999 and is managed by the fund issuer.

### How has GABUX performed?

GABUX'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.

### Does GABUX pay a dividend?

Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA (GABUX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 19.40%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does GABUX pay dividends?

Gabelli Utilities Fd Class AAA pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GABUX's dividend yield?

GABUX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 19.40%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is GABUX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for GABUX was 2026-09-28. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will GABUX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.38% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does GABUX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from GABUX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does GABUX cost more than a fund like VOO?

GABUX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.38%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where GABUX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to GABUX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as GABUX (1.38%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gabux
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gabux/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gabux/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gabux/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gabux/peers

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