Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG)
The Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. aims for total return through high current income and growth, primarily by investing in domestic and foreign utilities and infrastructure providers. The fund focuses on dividend-paying equity securities in utility and infrastructure industries, with limits on sector concentration and issuer exposure.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US26433C1053 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duff & Phelps |
| Inception Date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Category | Utilities Equities |
| Home Page | www.dpimc.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
DPG has a high expense ratio of 2.26%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc had a return of 32.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.31% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc had an annualized return of 3.23%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.92%, indicating that Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 32.89% | 17.95% |
| 1 month | 9.07% | 3.13% |
| 6 months | 30.37% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 36.31% | 24.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.26% | 13.37% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.23% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DPG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.73% | 2.13% | 7.32% | -2.72% | 7.53% | 0.45% | 7.94% | 5.88% | 32.89% | ||||
| 2023 | 3.92% | -2.78% | 0.23% | -4.35% | -5.65% | -16.84% | 3.39% | -6.46% | -6.27% | -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% |
| 2020 | 2.43% | -11.82% | -28.85% | 8.68% | 7.40% | 2.75% | 4.92% | -2.86% | -4.74% | -1.16% | 16.27% | 5.92% | -8.91% |
| 2019 | 19.07% | 1.35% | 7.03% | -0.40% | -0.74% | 6.02% | -0.13% | 1.77% | 3.34% | -2.26% | -1.67% | 1.88% | 39.20% |
| 2018 | 2.26% | -8.25% | -1.74% | 1.93% | 2.74% | 0.64% | 4.17% | 2.94% | -3.61% | -8.96% | 4.09% | -11.56% | -15.84% |
| 2017 | 5.81% | 2.26% | -0.89% | 3.81% | 0.77% | -0.39% | 1.51% | -1.90% | 0.29% | -2.83% | -0.57% | 1.20% | 9.11% |
| 2016 | -5.57% | -0.65% | 17.95% | 4.34% | -0.84% | 6.44% | 1.92% | -2.46% | 2.20% | -7.61% | -3.74% | 4.41% | 14.97% |
| 2015 | -3.74% | -0.67% | -2.79% | 3.29% | -4.07% | -7.72% | -2.37% | -5.03% | -5.80% | 7.20% | -5.42% | -1.60% | -25.94% |
| 2014 | -2.51% | 4.52% | 3.69% | 3.27% | 4.30% | 4.85% | -1.00% | 3.12% | -3.74% | 3.06% | 2.37% | -2.04% | 21.20% |
| 2013 | 9.90% | -0.54% | 5.45% | 4.82% | -4.40% | -0.28% | 2.14% | -4.97% | 5.03% | 3.58% | -0.72% | 1.04% | 22.01% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DPG is 65, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc (DPG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc granted a 6.69% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $1.12 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.24 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 6.69% | 12.21% | 10.36% | 9.70% | 11.48% | 8.13% | 11.81% | 9.02% | 9.03% | 9.50% | 6.47% | 7.34% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.56 | |||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.24 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $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 |
| 2013 | $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.
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 8.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -64.61% | Jan 30, 2020 | 34 | Mar 18, 2020 | 247 | Mar 11, 2021 | 281 |
| -41.98% | Dec 5, 2014 | 282 | Jan 20, 2016 | 810 | Apr 9, 2019 | 1092 |
| -41.11% | Sep 13, 2022 | 268 | Oct 5, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -17.74% | May 31, 2022 | 16 | Jun 22, 2022 | 45 | Aug 25, 2022 | 61 |
| -14.69% | Aug 17, 2011 | 30 | Sep 28, 2011 | 101 | Feb 23, 2012 | 131 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc volatility is 2.04%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.