Gabelli Utilities Fund Class Institutional (GAUIX)

Fund Assets	1.75B
Expense Ratio	1.13%
Min. Investment	$500,000
Turnover	1.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.73
Dividend Yield	13.01%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 29, 2026

Previous Close	5.58
YTD Return	5.36%
1-Year Return	6.57%
5-Year Return	23.26%
52-Week Low	5.54
52-Week High	6.21
Beta (5Y)	0.57
Holdings	228
Inception Date	Jan 11, 2008

About GAUIX

The Gabelli Utilities Fund is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with a high level of total return, achieved through a blend of capital appreciation and current income. Its primary investment strategy targets equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization utility companies, with a mandate to invest at least 80% of assets in firms involved in the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, and water, as well as infrastructure and communications services. The fund emphasizes companies with strong dividend histories and sound financial structures, aiming for reliable income and long-term growth potential. Notably, it can allocate up to 40% of total assets to international issuers, enhancing diversification across global utility sectors. Managed by a seasoned team led by Mario Gabelli, the fund is recognized for its quality-focused approach and its adaptability to trends such as rising energy demand driven by technological and digital transformation. With a substantial portfolio of over 200 holdings and monthly dividend distributions, the Gabelli Utilities Fund plays a significant role in income-oriented and defensive investment strategies within the utilities sector.

• Fund Family: Gabelli
• Category: Utilities
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: GAUIX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: S&P 500 Utilities TR

Performance

GAUIX had a total return of 6.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.70%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
GAUAX	Class A	1.38%
GABUX	Class Aaa	1.38%
GUXPX	Class C	2.13%

Top 10 Holdings

38.88% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NextEra Energy, Inc.	NEE	7.99%
National Fuel Gas Company	NFG	7.49%
American Electric Power Company, Inc.	AEP	3.86%
Evergy, Inc.	EVRG	3.65%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.	WEC	3.02%
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.	SWX	2.96%
Ameren Corporation	AEE	2.78%
ONEOK, Inc.	OKE	2.39%
Eversource Energy	ES	2.39%
The AES Corporation	AES	2.35%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 29, 2026	$0.070	Jul 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026	$0.080	Jun 26, 2026
May 27, 2026	$0.070	May 27, 2026
Apr 28, 2026	$0.070	Apr 28, 2026
Mar 27, 2026	$0.080	Mar 27, 2026
Feb 25, 2026	$0.070	Feb 25, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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