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The Fund seeks to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The Fund invests not less than 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies in the Utility Sector. It is an actively managed ETF and does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified passive index.

I prioritize dividend growth investing, building a core portfolio of select ETFs and high-quality individual stocks for stability and passive income. My approach favors continuity and flexibility, avoiding the risks of abrupt transitions from growth to dividend stocks near retirement. The portfolio centers on seven dividend growth ETFs, balancing moderate yield with robust growth potential and sector diversification.

Water utilities are undervalued, while electricity and multi-utilities are moderately overvalued. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) has delivered higher long-term returns than XLU. However, its weaker fundamentals, recent underperformance, and concentration are notable risks.

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:UTES) is one of the only actively managed funds in the utilities category, and its 0.49% expense ratio sits near the top end of what utility investors will pay.

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