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Inspired by the horse race in the 2026 Palio di Siena, I made a financial move that I hope will be just as clever as the knight's move in chess. I decided to close out two positions in my Cupolone portfolio that I wasn't entirely convinced about, raising cash to reinvest when the opportunity arises. The purpose of this move is to use this liquidity in securities with better overall NAV performance and a greater likelihood of long-term success.
UTF remains a Buy, benefiting from AI-driven electricity and energy demand tailwinds. UTF's largest positions, notably NextEra Energy and TC Energy, have grown in weight due to significant appreciation. Portfolio adjustments include trimming successful midstream holdings and modestly increasing water utility exposure, reflecting a nuanced sector allocation.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund is rated Hold, with a 4%-8% expected total return over 6–12 months. UTF's 7.30% distribution appears sustainable, supported by recent and five-year NAV performance exceeding the payout rate. UTF's largest holdings—NEE, TRP, NI—have data center projects with regulatory backing, reducing exposure to speculative AI power demand.
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In March 2015, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
I love investing in infrastructure due to its combination of yield, growth, and cash flow stability. Whenever quality infrastructure assets go on a fire sale, it gets my attention. I take a look at two attractive opportunities that just saw their stock prices plunge.
Monthly dividend payments offer superior cash flow alignment for both income builders and retirees. For example, frequent dividends enhance reinvestment opportunities, accelerating portfolio growth as portfolio size increases (and nothing beats the feeling of portfolio feeding its own growth). However, the number of retirement-proof monthly dividend payers that come with meaningful yields is very low.
Infrastructure closed-end funds can provide investors opportunities to invest in a diversified manner and often with attractive distribution yields being provided through a monthly payout. CEFs can often provide further unique opportunities with the discount/premium mechanic, where the share price can swing wildly from its NAV per share. Today, we are highlighting 2 infrastructure funds worth holding over the long term, though one I see as a 'Buy' and one is currently a 'Hold.'
NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In March 2015, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.