The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) Alternatives
The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) belongs to the Utilities Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GUT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GUT
GUT charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GUT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | GUT vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | GUT vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | GUT vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | GUT vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | GUT vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GUT
Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 85 | Jul 27, 2011 | GUT vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | GUT vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | GUT vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | GUT vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | GUT vs FRURX |
Top Performing GUT Alternatives (YTD)
GUT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 15.31% | Jul 27, 2011 | GUT vs DPG | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 14.24% | May 9, 1989 | GUT vs GASFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | GUT vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | GUT vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | GUT vs FRURX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GUT
GUT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | 13.57% | Aug 30, 1999 | GUT vs GABUX | |
| Hennessy Gas Utility Fund | 13.69% | May 9, 1989 | GUT vs GASFX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | GUT vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | GUT vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | GUT vs RYUIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GUT
GUT alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | -7.90% | Jan 3, 1994 | GUT vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | GUT vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | GUT vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | GUT vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | GUT vs FKUQX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli Funds
Most popular Gabelli Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust | Dividend | 63 | -1.47% | Nov 28, 2003 | GUT vs GDV | |
| The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc | Large Cap Value Equities | 39 | -5.84% | Aug 21, 1986 | GUT vs GAB | |
| The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund... | Convertible Bonds | 80 | 6.04% | Jul 3, 1989 | GUT vs GCV |
Often Compared With GUT
What investors most often compare with GUT, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | GUT vs XLU | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | GUT vs FUTY | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 81 | 8.44% | — | GUT vs UTG | ||
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | GUT vs SCHD | |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 62 | 9.32% | — | GUT vs UTF | ||
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.24% | Aug 5, 2010 | GUT vs SCHO |
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