IDU - iShares US Utilities ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
143.70
+0.44 (+0.31%)
At close: 4:00PM EST
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Previous Close143.26
Open143.62
Bid142.85 x 1200
Ask143.92 x 800
Day's Range142.86 - 144.15
52 Week Range119.51 - 144.15
Volume71,345
Avg. Volume118,219
Net Assets795.68M
NAV140.83
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.53%
YTD Return8.35%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.07
Expense Ratio (net)0.43%
Inception Date2000-06-12
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    The Top Ten S&P 500 Utility Stocks by Market Capitalization

    The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which represents S&P 500 utilities, hit a 52-week high of $56.80 on December 4. Utilities are on a roll after broader markets were shaken by trade tensions over the last couple of months.

  • Utility ETFs Gain Amid Stock Market Decline
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  • Utilities ETF (IDU) Hits New 52-Week High
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    Utilities ETF (IDU) Hits New 52-Week High

    This utility ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

  • ETF Trends11 days ago

    Utilities ETFs Providing Shelter From Equity Market Storms

    Investors that embrace the utilities sector and exchange traded funds such as the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) often do so for two reasons: Above-average dividend yields and reduced volatility. During the recent bout of market volatility, utilities ETFs lived up to their shelter from the storm reputation. Over the past 90 days, XLU, the largest utilities ETF by assets, is up 3 percent while the S&P 500 is lower by 5.4 percent.

  • Dominion Energy Has Attractive Dividend Profile
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    Dominion Energy Has Attractive Dividend Profile

    Dominion Energy (D), the third largest utility stock by market cap in the country, is currently trading at a dividend yield of 4.5%, notably higher than the broader utilities’ average. Dominion Energy’s current yield is also higher than its five-year average yield around 3.8%. It has a long dividend payment history and has paid a quarterly cash dividend for 362 consecutive quarters.

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  • Utilities’ Returns Compared to Other Sectors in 2018
    Market Realist15 days ago

    Utilities’ Returns Compared to Other Sectors in 2018

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  • Institutional Activity in Entergy in Q3 2018
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    Institutional Activity in Entergy in Q3 2018

    According to its latest 13F filing, The Vanguard Group increased its stake in Entergy Corporation (ETR) close to 12% in the quarter ended September 30. The Vanguard Group held approximately 21.7 million shares of Entergy’s total outstanding shares at the end of Q3 2018.

  • ETF Trends21 days ago

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  • How Institutional Investors Played XLU in Q3 2018
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    How Institutional Investors Played XLU in Q3 2018

    Utilities at large are up almost 3% so far this year, marginally outperforming broader markets. Investors turned to the relatively safe utilities lately amid trade war tensions and a recent broad-market selloff. In this series, we’ll take a look at how institutional investors played utilities in the third quarter.

  • Defensive Utilities ETFs Take the Lead
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    Defensive Utilities ETFs Take the Lead

    Utilities stocks and sector-related ETFs were among the better performers Friday as investors took a more optimistic view over the defensive sector in response to easing bankruptcy concerns from the recent California wildfires. On Friday, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) gained 1.3%, Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) rose 1.2%, Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) added 1.3%, iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) increased 1.1% and Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) was 0.9% higher. “We’re tilted toward a negative near-term outcome and expect a slowdown,” Barry Bannister, head of institutional equity strategy at Stifel Nicolaus, told the Wall Street Journal, adding that they have increased exposure to sectors such as utilities, consumer staples and health care.

  • XLU: What Do Utilities’ Chart Indicators Currently Suggest?
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    XLU: What Do Utilities’ Chart Indicators Currently Suggest?

    Utilities (IDU) (VPU) at large have rallied more than 7% since the Fed delivered its third rate hike in 2018 in September. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is trading at $54.87—more than 2% and 6% above its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels, respectively. The premium to the support levels indicates strength in XLU. These moving average levels close to $53.70 and $51.58 could act as a support for XLU going forward.

  • Southern Company Beats Q3 Estimates, Maintains Vogtle Schedule
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    Southern Company Beats Q3 Estimates, Maintains Vogtle Schedule

    Southern Company (SO), the fourth-biggest utility by market capitalization, released its third-quarter earnings on November 7. In the third quarter of 2017, Southern Company had an EPS of $1.12. Favorable weather and constructive regulatory results were some of the main drivers behind Southern Company’s earnings in the third quarter.

  • XLU: What Utilities’ Chart Indicators Suggest
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    XLU: What Utilities’ Chart Indicators Suggest

    After a strong October, utility (IDU) (VPU) stocks started November off on a relatively weak note. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), the representative of the S&P 500 Utilities Index, broke below its 50-day moving average, which could indicate impending softness.

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    Utilities ETFs Were a Steady Hand in a Shaky Market

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  • Duke Energy Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates and Raises Guidance
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    Duke Energy Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates and Raises Guidance

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  • What to Expect from Southern Company’s Q3 Revenues
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    What to Expect from Southern Company’s Q3 Revenues

    Southern Company (SO), one of the largest regulated utilities, is expected to report its third-quarter results on November 7. According to consensus estimates, Southern Company is expected to report total revenues of $6.35 billion for the quarter ending on September 30, which implies revenue growth of 2.3% year-over-year. The expanding customer base became vital for US utilities after the electricity usage per customer declined due to energy efficiency programs over the years.

  • Southern Company Stock: Is There More Weakness Brewing?
    Market Realist2 months ago

    Southern Company Stock: Is There More Weakness Brewing?

    Southern Company (SO), the second-largest regulated utility in the country and the top-yielding stock among the S&P 500 Utilities, rose 5% in October and outperformed broader utilities (XLU) (IDU). Currently, the stock is trading at $44.97, which is 1% above its 50-day moving average and marginally above its 200-day moving average level. Southern Company’s 50-day moving average level crossing below its 200-day moving average could be termed as a “death cross,” which technical analysts consider to be a bearish signal. Southern Company’s RSI (relative strength index) is at 67, which is approaching the “overbought” zone.

  • NextEra Energy Beats Earnings Estimates, Misses on Revenue
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    NextEra Energy Beats Earnings Estimates, Misses on Revenue

    NextEra Energy (NEE), the biggest utility by market cap, reported its third-quarter earnings results on October 23. It reported adjusted EPS of $2.18, beating analysts’ estimate of $2.15.

  • XLU: Analyzing Utilities’ Chart Indicators
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    XLU: Analyzing Utilities’ Chart Indicators

    Given their recent uptrend, utilities (XLU) have outperformed the broader markets this year. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is currently trading at $54.57, nearly 2% and 6% higher than its 50-day and 200-day moving average levels, respectively. XLU is currently trading at an RSI (relative strength index) of 68.

  • Returns for Utilities Compared to the Broader Markets
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    Returns for Utilities Compared to the Broader Markets

    Let’s take a look at the returns for utilities so far this year. Utilities (XLU) on average have returned 3%, while the broader markets have returned 5.5%. As we’ve already seen in this series, utility stocks were notably weak early this year, mainly due to the Fed’s aggressive stance on interest rate hikes. Recently, investors took shelter in utilities amid trade war tensions, mainly due to their high yields and stable stock movements.

  • XLU: Where Utility Stocks Might Go from Here
    Market Realist2 months ago

    XLU: Where Utility Stocks Might Go from Here

    The sell-off in utilities (IDU) last week pulled them below their 50-day moving averages, which indicates a renewed weakness. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is currently trading 1% below its 50-day moving average and 3% above its 200-day moving average. Its 200-day moving average of $51.22 will likely act as a support for XLU in the short term. XLU closed at $52.95 on October 12.

  • What PPL’s Chart Indicators and Short Interest Suggest
    Market Realist2 months ago

    What PPL’s Chart Indicators and Short Interest Suggest

    Recently, utilities were weak, while benchmark Treasury yields peaked to a seven-year high. Similar weakness was witnessed in PPL (PPL) stock—one of the laggards among utilities this year. Currently, PPL is trading at $29.56, which is marginally above its 50-day moving average and 2% above its 200-day moving average. PPL’s 50-day moving average breaking above its 200-day moving average is called a “golden cross,” which is a bullish signal. PPL’s 200-day moving average level around $29.48 could act as a support for the stock going forward.

  • GE’s Second-Quarter Results: No Break from GE Power’s Underplay
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    GE’s Second-Quarter Results: No Break from GE Power’s Underplay

    General Electric: Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? On June 26, General Electric (GE) went “long” on its Power segment. The segment’s share in General Electric’s Industrial segment’s gross revenues before corporate eliminations was 26% in the second quarter—compared to 33% the previous year.

  • How Utilities Have Performed Compared to Other Sectors This Year
    Market Realist3 months ago

    How Utilities Have Performed Compared to Other Sectors This Year

    Let’s take a look at the utility sector’s total returns compared to those of other sectors so far this year. Broader utilities (XLU) have returned more than 3% this year, underperforming the broader markets. SPY, a representative of the broader markets, continues to make new highs and has returned 11% this year.