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The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US36242L1052
CUSIP
36242L105
IPO Date
May 26, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$114.69M
Enterprise Value
$114.62M
EPS (TTM)
$4.81
PE Ratio
3.98
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$13.53M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$9.73M
EBITDA (TTM)
$19.11M
Year Range
$14.07 - $21.69
ROA (TTM)
21.30%
ROE (TTM)
21.35%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) has returned 1.04% so far this year and 26.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GLU has returned 7.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

1D
0.82%
1M
-9.91%
YTD
1.04%
6M
9.32%
1Y
26.15%
3Y*
18.22%
5Y*
7.27%
10Y*
7.97%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2004, GLU's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, GLU closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -20.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.93%6.89%-9.91%1.04%
20253.64%3.15%3.34%1.64%2.45%4.18%1.12%3.68%1.47%0.53%2.55%4.94%37.93%
20241.94%0.57%10.34%-3.96%4.23%-2.99%7.93%4.76%7.32%-1.32%2.44%-8.31%23.55%
20236.25%-1.35%1.48%0.80%-7.51%6.18%3.92%-3.25%-3.50%-10.94%8.70%3.19%2.07%
2022-5.83%-0.87%1.27%-10.20%-3.01%-3.90%3.92%-4.79%-10.69%1.18%8.56%-6.43%-28.13%
20217.45%-4.97%5.86%4.71%8.84%-5.11%5.12%-4.10%-5.41%3.82%-3.47%8.49%21.19%

Benchmark Metrics

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.58%, beta of 0.54, and R² of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 27, 2004.

  • This stock participated in 82.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.29% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.54 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.23 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.23 means this stock 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
3.58%
Beta
0.54
0.23
Upside Capture
76.29%
Downside Capture
82.19%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GLU ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


GLU Risk / Return Rank: 8181
Overall Rank
GLU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GLU Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
GLU Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
GLU Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
GLU Martin Ratio Rank: 8787
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GLUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.48

0.90

+0.59

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.99

1.39

+0.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.98

1.40

+0.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.12

6.61

+2.51

Explore GLU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust provided a 6.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.23 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 17 consecutive years.


6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.23$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20

Dividend yield

6.42%6.23%8.00%9.10%8.52%5.70%6.51%6.36%7.45%5.63%7.14%7.22%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.33
2025$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$1.20
2024$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$1.20
2023$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$1.20
2022$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$1.20
2021$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$1.20

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 The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust. 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 The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust was 50.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 190 trading sessions.

The current The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust drawdown is 10.91%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-50.52%Jan 14, 2008290Mar 9, 2009190Dec 7, 2009480
-46.57%Feb 25, 202020Mar 23, 2020201Jan 7, 2021221
-38.34%May 12, 2021621Oct 27, 2023388May 16, 20251009
-28.24%Apr 30, 2013687Jan 20, 2016308Apr 10, 2017995
-24.56%Feb 5, 2018224Dec 24, 2018249Dec 19, 2019473

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GLU, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLU has a P/E ratio of 4.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GLU compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. GLU currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GLU relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLU has a P/S ratio of 8.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GLU in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLU has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items