XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
| Previous Close | 61.52 |
| Open | 61.74 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 2200 |
| Ask | 62.71 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 61.66 - 62.57 |
| 52 Week Range | 50.81 - 65.11 |
| Volume | 16,105,910 |
| Avg. Volume | 17,226,993 |
| Net Assets | 11.23B |
| NAV | 61.53 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.91% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | 18.97% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.23 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.13% |
| Inception Date | 1998-12-16 |
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How To Hydrate With A Water ETF
Exchange traded funds dedicated to water-related investments may be some of the earliest examples of thematic ETFs , but due to lack of disruptive technology, or anything resembling “high tech,” water ...
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Utility ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q3 Earnings
Here we look at some of the ETFs with strong exposure to three utility bigwigs post the release of their mixed Q3 earnings.
- Investopedia
Markets Rise as Utility Stocks Drop
Berkshire Hathaway is holding back the financial sector, while Walmart stock is outperforming Amazon and the overall market.
- MarketWatch
PG&E swings to loss on $2.5 billion wildfire-related charges, raises full-year outlook for charges
Shares of PG&E Corp. sank 3.5% in premarket trading Thursday after the utility swung to a large third-quarter loss, citing charges for claims related to wildfires and raised its outlook for full-year charges, but also beat earnings expectations when excluding those charges. The electric and natural gas utility reported a net loss of $1.62 billion, or $3.06 a share, after net income of $564 million, or $1.09 a share, in the year-ago period. Excluding "items impacting comparability" (IIC), such as a $2.5 billion charge for wildfire-related claims, adjusted earnings per share fell to $1.11 from $1.13, above the FactSet consensus of $1.03. Adjusted EPS declined primarily because of vegetation management costs, resolution of 2018 regulatory items and an increase in shares outstanding. Revenue rose to $4.43 billion from $4.38 billion. The utility said it was not providing earnings guidance for 2019, given continuing uncertainty related to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, the 2018 Camp fire, the 2019 Kincade fire and Chapter 11 proceedings. The company raised its 2019 IIC guidance to $6.2 billion to $6.3 billion from guidance provided in August of $5.20 billion to $5.66 billion. The stock has plummeted 61.9% over the past three months through Wednesday, while the SPDR Utilities Select Sector ETF gained 4.5% and the S&P 500 advanced 6.7%.
- Zacks
Phase 1 Trade Deal or Not: ETFs to Ride the Trend
The fate of the 'phase 1' U.S.-China trade deal remains uncertain. In such a situation, we highlight some ETF strategies to ride out the trade volatility.
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Utilities ETFs Still Look Steady, But They’re Not Cheap
Thanks to a combination of low-interest rates and investors’ preference for higher-yielding defensive assets, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) , the largest utilities sector ETF, has been a solid sector-level performer this year while currently offering an impressive dividend yield of almost 3%. The utilities sector is one of this year’s best-performing groups, underscoring the notion that many investors will embrace utilities stocks and ETFs during favorable interest rate environments. The Federal Reserve recently obliged by lowering interest rates last week for the second time this year and another rate cut is possible before the end of this year.
- MarketWatch
S&P 500's real estate sector marks worst day in 3 months
The S&P 500's real-estate sector Tuesday notched its worst day in three months, as investors sold shares considered defensive, including utilities and bought banks and energy names. The decline in real estate, down 1.7%, and utilities , down 1%, representing the worst declines among the S&P 500 index's 11 sectors on the session, contributing to the broad-market benchmark's first loss in the past three sessions. Real estate, as represented by the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund , notched its sharpest decline since Aug. 5, according to FactSet data. The moves come as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite Index logged their second all-time closing highs in as many sessions, with investors viewing the drop in real estate and utilities as perhaps partly a move for investors out of areas that tend to perform well in an economic slowdown and toward those that have been underloved, inculding banks and and energy shares .
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Worried About Dividend ETFs' Rally? 5 Low P/E Plays for You
Dividend ETFs have staged a rally this year, raising overvaluation concerns. Investors thus can have a look at these low P/E dividend ETFs.
- MarketWatch
Dividend stocks may be cheaper than you think despite a recent rally, say experts
Despite rising the success of traditional dividend-paying sectors, such stocks as a whole are relatively cheap.
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PG&E's stock plunges toward record low again, as Kincade wildfire still raging in California wine country
Shares of PG&E Corp. plummeted 20% toward a record low in very active trading, again, as investors grow increasingly concerned of negative impact of the Kincade fire raging in wine country in Sonoma County, Calif. Trading volume topped 27.6 million shares, already nearly double the full-day average. On Friday, the stock had plunged 30.6% on volume of 69.5 million shares after Citigroup analyst Praful Mehta warned that Kincade "increases the probability of a zero share price." The stock has now lost 44% in two days and 51.2% in three days, the worst 3-day stretch for investors since mid-January, when the company said it was preparing to file for bankruptcy. The stock has now shed 91.4% over the past 12 months, while the SPDR Utilities Select Sector ETF has hiked up 19.3% and the S&P 500 has gained 10.0%.
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PG&E stock plunges to record low after Citi warns it could be worthless
Shares of PG&E Corp. plummeted on heavy volume to a record low Friday, after Citigroup warned that the latest California wildfire, which the utility may have helped start, could render them worthless.
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Should You Invest in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU)?
Sector ETF report for RYU
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Defensive Sector ETF Picks For Wary Investors
While U.S. markets are hovering near record highs, high net-worth investors are wary of what the future may hold and are getting more defensive. ETF investors can also shift their portfolios into a more defensive posture through sector-specific strategies.
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Top-Ranked Sector ETFs to Buy for Q4
These sectors have a solid Zacks Rank and put the spotlight on these ETFs.
- ETF Trends
Defensive Sector ETF Picks For More Wary Investors
While U.S. markets are hovering near record highs, high net-worth investors are wary of what the future may hold and are getting more defensive. ETF investors can also shift their portfolios into a more defensive posture through sector-specific strategies. According to a survey conducted by E-Trade Financial, the percentage of affluent investors who anticipate a stock market pullback in the fourth quarter has doubled, CNBC reports.
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Tap Revenue Growth With These ETFs & Dump Earnings Recession
These sector ETFs could be played to highlight revenue growth in the third quarter.
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Bet on Top-Notch Sector ETFs & Stocks to Sparkle Q4
Investors could be well served by ETFs and stocks from sectors that house top-ranked industries.
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How To Generate Income By Using Dividend ETFs: Is Patience More Important Than Timing?
Investors seeking income by scouting the best dividend ETFs have seen a double blessing in 2019 in both stocks and bonds. Still, patience is essential.
- ETF Trends
Power Cuts in California Could Put Leveraged Energy ETFs in Play
It will be "California Dreamin'" as in dreaming of electricity for a number of Northern California residents as utility group PG&E Corp is cutting electricity in order to minimize the risk of wildfires. This could put leveraged energy funds in play for savvy investors who may sense an opportunity. Per a Bloomberg report, “on Wednesday, utility PG&E Corp. began cutting electricity to almost 800,000 California homes and businesses -- representing roughly 2.4 million people -- to prevent wildfires as high winds are forecast to whip through the state.
- Zacks
Low-Beta ETFs to Tap Amid Stock Market Selloff
Low-beta ETFs are a great tool to tackle bouts of market turmoil. Investors should thus follow these ETFs amid broad-based global market selloff.
- Zacks
4 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Bet on Ahead of Q3 Earnings
We have highlighted one ETF and one stock from some of the sectors that could make great plays as the earnings season unfolds.
- Investopedia
Stocks Hesitate as Investors Realign Needs and Wants
One interesting signal of how investors are re-prioritizing their choices nowadays comes from observing a comparison chart of two particular market sectors and the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track them. The chart below shows that, as of late, investors are placing what they need above what they want. The roller-coaster action shown by the S&P 500 (SPX) demonstrates that investors are worried about where stocks will end up next.
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ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Recession Scares
We highlight a few ETF strategies in the wake of recessionary warnings.
