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The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. functions as a closed-end equity investment vehicle, initially established by Cohen & Steers, Inc. and currently overseen by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. This U.S.-based fund, which commenced operations on January 8, 2004, allocates capital to publicly traded equities within the United States. Its core strategy involves acquiring value stocks from infrastructure companies, irrespective of their market capitalization. Investment decisions are guided by a thorough process of fundamental analysis. For evaluating its performance, the fund's…
Is UTF's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
A rare bipartisan warning from top U.S. officials could signal a massive catalyst for overlooked high-yield dividend stocks as America races to catch China. Their concerns highlight how AI's biggest bottleneck provides a huge investment opportunity. I reveal some of my top picks to capitalize on this opportunity as well as some of the risks to keep in mind.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund targets infrastructure assets, emphasizing utilities, pipelines, railways, and cell towers for total return with an income focus. UTF has delivered strong historical returns, averaging 10.12% annualized on NAV since 2004, but carries a high expense ratio of 3.43%. Recent performance was impacted by rising rates and utility sector weakness, yet UTF rebounded in October and maintains a resilient investor base.
Higher rates have created a rare chance to buy quality dividend payers at yields not seen in years, well beyond the usual high-yield niches. Two dividend machines with 20+ years of payouts have pulled back sharply. I think the drop is about interest rates, not weaker businesses. One is an infrastructure fund with an exceptional payout record. The other is a cash-generative blue chip that covers its dividend with room to spare.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now at $40,514.71, emphasizes income growth over capital appreciation, achieving an 8.35% forward yield and 38.75% ROI on invested capital. I strategically added to Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF), capitalizing on rate-driven pullbacks and elevated yields. Portfolio restructuring has flattened position sizes, reduced concentration risk, and enhanced dividend compounding, with no single holding exceeding 4% of the portfolio.
The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund offers a 7.87% yield after a rate-driven pullback, with fundamentals intact and a strong distribution history. UTF's portfolio is positioned to benefit from hyperscaler CapEx growth, especially in AI infrastructure, and has not cut distributions since the financial crisis. Rising rates have pressured UTF's NAV and price, but the fund's income is well-covered, with 2026 payouts fully funded by NII and long-term gains.