BUI: Recent Correction Looks Like A Buying Opportunity

The Worker's AdvocateInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(13min)CommentsSummaryValuation is now compelling: BUI recently shifted from a nearly 10% premium to NAV to a discount after a sharp pullback. I believe the right's offering sell-off has run its course and view recent weakness as a buying opportunity, not a reason to avoid. Demand from both residential and commercial users for electricity remains high and is sustainability growing in the developed world. This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More » Dony Setyawan/iStock via Getty Images Main Thesis & Background The purpose of this article is to evaluate the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) as an investment option at its current market price. The fund is This article was written byThe Worker's Advocate9.6K FollowersFollowI have rebranded to embrace my working-class and public school roots. This is a testament for how successful investing can be life changing.I have worked in Financial Services since 2008. My undergrad was in New York, where I earned a Bachelors in Finance as a scholarship Division 1 athlete (Men's Tennis). After working in NY for three years, I relocated to North Carolina for graduate school (MBA) and now I am fortunate to split my time between Charlotte and Asheville.I keep my portfolio up-to-date and take pride in writing about funds, stocks, and sectors I actually invest in. I know my followers appreciate this approach.My strategy: Invest in quality, diversify, add at the right times, and focus on the long run. Chasing risk, trying to get "rich" quickly, or following advice you don't understand are all pitfalls I made. That experience was a great teacher and I hope to help others learn what I have along the way.Broad market: DIA, VOO, QQQM, RSPSectors/Non-US: XLE / IXC; IDU / BUI, FEZ, SCHF, EWC / BBCA, EWUMetals: CEF, SGOL, SLV, XMEStocks: JPM, MCD, WMT, MAADebt: Municipal bonds from NCI also contribute to the investing group CEF/ETF Income Laboratory where I specialize in macro analysis. Features of CEF/ETF Income Laboratory include: managed income portfolios (targeting safe and reliable ~8% yields) making use of high-yield opportunities in the CEF and ETF fund space. These are geared toward both active and passive investors of all experience levels. The vast majority of holdings are also monthly-payers, for faster compounding and steady income streams. Other features include 24/7 chat, and trade alerts. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BUI, IDU either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.