Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc.
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Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. is a closed-end investment company investing primarily in utility and infrastructure-related securities seeking total return through dividends, interest income, and capital appreciation. The fund invests in common and preferred stocks, bonds, and convertible securities of utility and infrastructure companies including electric, natural gas, water utilities, telecommunications, pipelines, toll roads, and other infrastructure assets. The fund employs leverage to enhance returns and income, borrowing to invest in additional securities. Managed by Virtus Investment Advisers, the fund provides investors with diversified exposure to utility and infrastructure sectors. As a closed-end fund, shares trade on exchanges and may trade at premiums or discounts to net asset value. The fund appeals to income-oriented investors seeking stable dividends and exposure to essential infrastructure sectors. The fund faces interest rate sensitivity, regulatory risks affecting utility profitability, leverage risks amplifying returns and losses, sector concentration, and market volatility. Distribution rates and fund performance fluctuate based on portfolio holdings, utility sector performance, interest rates, and market conditions. The fund continues to invest in utility and infrastructure securities generating income.