- ISIN
- US26433C1053
- Issuer
- Duff & Phelps
- Inception Date
- Jul 27, 2011
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
DPG Performance Chart
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) is up 17.9% since the beginning of the year. DPG is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DPG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,566.
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Returns By Period
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) has returned 17.91% so far this year and 24.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DPG has returned 7.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -0.78%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- YTD
- 17.91%
- 1Y
- 24.29%
- 3Y*
- 22.48%
- 5Y*
- 9.39%
- 10Y*
- 7.88%
- ALL TIME*
- 4.93%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
DPG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2011, DPG's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DPG closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +37.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -37.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.13% | 10.43% | -1.62% | 3.89% | -3.69% | 4.20% | -1.92% | 17.91% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.37% | 1.70% | 3.28% | 0.49% | 0.91% | 1.80% | 0.48% | 3.47% | 1.73% | 1.24% | 1.70% | -2.82% | 16.33% |
| 2024 | -2.73% | 2.13% | 7.32% | -2.72% | 7.53% | 0.45% | 7.94% | 5.88% | 6.50% | -1.78% | 9.52% | -5.77% | 38.22% |
| 2023 | 3.92% | -2.78% | 0.23% | -4.35% | -5.65% | -16.84% | 3.39% | -6.46% | -6.26% | -4.06% | 15.24% | -1.63% | -25.07% |
| 2022 | 0.35% | 0.62% | 6.67% | -6.26% | 7.45% | -6.88% | 4.68% | 0.62% | -10.51% | 3.59% | 2.56% | 1.96% | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 5.00% | 1.87% | 4.35% | 10.02% | 1.85% | -1.51% | -0.98% | 3.03% | -5.92% | 6.26% | -1.68% | 5.56% | 30.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc has an annualized alpha of -1.05%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2011.
- This fund participated in 107.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.22 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.05%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.22
- Upside Capture
- 75.00%
- Downside Capture
- 107.50%
Expense Ratio
DPG has a high expense ratio of 2.26%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DPG ranks 82 for risk / return — above 82% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DPG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.77 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.25 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.15 | 2.00 | +2.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.04 | 8.49 | +1.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc provided a 5.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.85 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $1.12 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 5.84% | 6.61% | 7.19% | 12.21% | 10.36% | 9.70% | 11.48% | 9.21% | 11.81% | 9.02% | 9.03% | 9.50% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.50 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.84 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $1.12 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc was 64.61%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 247 trading sessions.
The current Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc drawdown is 3.10%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-64.61%Mar 2020 | 1mo 18d | 11mo 28d | 1y 1moJan 2020 - Mar 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-41.98%Jan 2016 | 1y 1mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 4moDec 2014 - Apr 2019 | — |
-41.11%Oct 2023 | 1y 22d | 1y 1mo | 2y 2moSep 2022 - Nov 2024 | — |
-33.82%Sep 2011 | 1mo 28d | 2y 7mo | 2y 9moAug 2011 - May 2014 | — |
-17.74%Jun 2022 | 22d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 26dMay 2022 - Aug 2022 | Bear market2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DPG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.61% | -56.78% | -7.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.85% | -9.10% | +3.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.94% | -18.90% | +1.96% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.11% | -25.43% | -15.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.61% | -33.92% | -30.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.10% | -1.58% | -1.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.27% | -10.70% | -2.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.41% | 2.14% | +0.27% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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