Home 
Today's Top Picks 
Top Performers 
Watchlist 
My Robo Portfolios 
ETF Zone 
Help & Tutorial - Chart
- Upturn Summary
- Highlights
- Valuation
Upturn AI SWOT - About
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Tr (GLU)
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- Pass (Skip investing)
Stock price based on last close (see disclosures)
- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: GLU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.89% | Avg. Invested days 71 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 102.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.95 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.95 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.74 | 52 Weeks Range 13.78 - 17.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.78 - 17.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.02% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.43 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 213.15% | Operating Margin (TTM) 53.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.06% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.95 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 131548152 | Price to Sales(TTM) 25.55 |
Enterprise Value 131548152 | Price to Sales(TTM) 25.55 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 5978270 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 5978270 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders 1.52 | Percent Institutions 18.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Tr
Company Overview
History and Background
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) is a closed-end management investment company. It invests in equity securities of companies involved in the utilities industry, including electric, gas, water, and telecommunications services. The Trust aims to provide investors with a high level of current income and long-term capital appreciation. It was founded and is managed by GAMCO Investors, Inc.
Core Business Areas
- Investment Management: Managing and investing the fund's assets in accordance with its stated investment objectives, focusing on global utility and income-generating securities.
Leadership and Structure
The Trust is managed by GAMCO Asset Management Inc., an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Mario J. Gabelli serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Closed-End Fund (GLU): The Trust's primary product is its investment portfolio, which consists of equity securities of utility and income-producing companies worldwide. Market share data is not directly applicable to a closed-end fund in the same way it is to a product-selling company. Competitors are other closed-end funds focusing on utilities and income.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The global utilities sector is generally considered defensive, providing essential services with relatively stable demand. It can be influenced by interest rates, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investments.
Positioning
GLU focuses on both income generation and capital appreciation within the utilities sector, differentiating itself through global diversification and active management.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for global utility investments is substantial, encompassing trillions of dollars in market capitalization. GLU's position is niche, targeting a blend of income and growth within the sector.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team (GAMCO)
- Global diversification
- Focus on income generation
- Established track record
Weaknesses
- High expense ratio relative to some ETFs
- Potential for market volatility affecting portfolio value
- Closed-end fund structure can trade at a discount to NAV
Opportunities
- Growing demand for utilities in emerging markets
- Investment in renewable energy infrastructure
- Increasing interest in income-generating investments
- Potential for discount to NAV to narrow
Threats
- Rising interest rates impacting utility valuations
- Regulatory changes affecting the utilities sector
- Economic slowdown reducing demand for utilities
- Competition from other investment vehicles
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- UTF
- DNP
- BUI
Competitive Landscape
GLU competes with other closed-end funds focused on utilities and income generation. GAMCO's expertise in value investing is a potential advantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth analysis requires access to historical financial data.
Future Projections: Future projections require access to analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives require continuous monitoring of company press releases and filings.
Summary
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Tr is a closed-end fund managed by GAMCO, focusing on global utilities for income and growth. It benefits from GAMCO's experience and global diversification but faces risks from high expenses and market volatility. Opportunities lie in emerging market growth and renewable energy investments, while rising rates and regulatory changes pose threats. GLU is a niche player in the global utility investment space.
Similar Stocks
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Press Releases
- Yahoo Finance
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary depending on the source.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Gabelli Global Utility & Income Tr
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Rye, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-05-26 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies involved to a substantial extent in providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, or water and infrastructure operations, and in equity securities including preferred securities of companies in other industries, in each case in such securities that are expected to pay periodic dividends. The fund also invests in income producing securities such as governments. It invests in stocks of companies across market capitalizations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Utilities Index, Lipper Utility Fund Average, and S&P 500 Index. The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust was formed on May 28, 2004 and is based in United States.
Note: This website is maintained by Upturn Corporation, which is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing in securities has risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. No assurance is provided as to any particular investment return, and you may lose money using our services. You are strongly advised to consult appropriate counsel before making any investments in companies you learn about through our services. You should obtain appropriate legal, tax, investment, accounting, and other advice that takes into account your investment portfolio and overall financial situation. You are solely responsible for conducting due diligence on a potential investment. We do not affect trades for you. You will select your own broker through which to transact. Investments are not FDIC insured, they are not guaranteed, and they may lose value. Please see the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclosure for more information.