IDU - iShares U.S. Utilities ETF
| Previous Close | 157.70 |
| Open | 157.86 |
| Bid | 158.08 x 1100 |
| Ask | 161.53 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 157.20 - 159.08 |
| 52 Week Range | 128.78 - 163.81 |
| Volume | 30,516 |
| Avg. Volume | 51,946 |
| Net Assets | 1.04B |
| NAV | 158.88 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.63% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | 21.03% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.24 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.42% |
| Inception Date | 2000-06-12 |
- Zacks
ETF Strategies to Tackle the Trade War Uncertainty
The Sino-US trade deal talks are held up due to a number of issues.
- Zacks
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.
- 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.
- ETF Database
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.
- 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.
- Zacks
ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Recession Scares
We highlight a few ETF strategies in the wake of recessionary warnings.
- ETF Trends
Depressed Bond Yields Help These Sector ETFs Shine
In times of uncertainty with rates under pressure as investors shifted to safe-haven plays, attractive yield-generating sector ETFs covering the real estate and utilities segments outperformed, and touched ...
- Zacks
Top Performing Utility ETFs This Year
We take a look at utility ETFs gaining more than 20% year to date.
- Zacks
Utility ETFs Skyrocket on Market Volatility and Low Rates (Revised)
Volatility is rearing its ugly head and the utilities sector is making the most of the uncertainty.
- ETF Trends
Utilities, REIT ETFs for a Period of Heightened Volatility
While volatility shook the markets, ETF investors may considered targeted sector plays that typically do well in times of heightened uncertainty. The CBOE Volatility Index, or so-called VIX, a gauge of ...
- Zacks
Mixed Q2 Earnings Results Put Utility ETFs in Focus
Here we look at some of the ETFs with strong exposure to three utility bigwigs post the release of their mixed Q2 earnings.
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Employment Numbers Point to Rate Cut: Portfolio Management
All the major indexes are up on the anticipation that the Fed will decrease interest rates sooner than later with weak employment numbers being the catalyst.
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Utility ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q1 Earnings
Here we look at some of the ETFs with strong exposure to three utility bigwigs post the release of their mixed Q1 earnings.
- Market Realist
How Utilities’ Returns Compare with Broader Markets’
Analyzing Utilities’ Charts, Valuation, Price Targets, and More(Continued from Prior Part)Total returns Utility stocks, generally seen as bond substitutes due to their stable dividends, have rallied significantly. Amid broader market uncertainty
- Market Realist
Comparing Utility Stocks and Treasury Yields
Why Did Utilities Fall for the Second Consecutive Week?(Continued from Prior Part)Utilities versus Treasury yields The benchmark ten-year Treasury yields closed at 2.5% last week. Treasury yields and utility stocks usually trade inversely to each
- Market Realist
XLU: What Utilities’ Chart Indicators and Short Interests Mean
Utilities: How These Defensives Fared in March's Last Week(Continued from Prior Part)Moving averagesUtility stocks seemed to have slowed a bit recently after peaking at all-time highs. The Utilities Select Sector ETF (XLU) briefly crossed ~$59.0
- Market Realist
Utilities Beat Broader Markets in the Long Term
Have Utility Stocks Started to Look Exhausted?(Continued from Prior Part)Utilities: Not a boring sectorUtilities, popularly called “widow-and-orphan” stocks, have been strong over the past 12 months. Many utility stocks are trading at multiyear
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Selloff or Not, Utilities ETFs Should Stand Tall
Stock up on utilities ETFs irrespective of selloffs.
- ETF Trends
Is It Time to be Cautious With Utilities ETFs?
The utilities sector remains scorching hot. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU), the largest utilities ETF by assets, traded higher again Tuesday, extending its year-to-date gain to nearly ...
- ETF Trends
Utility Sector ETFs Ascend to Record Highs
Stocks tumbled on Friday, but the utilities sector stood tall. Utilities, traditionally a safe-haven sector, lived up to that reputation on Friday when the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU), ...
- ETF Trends
Utilities ETFs Like XLU Are Charging Higher
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) , the largest utilities ETF by assets, and rival utilities ETFs are soaring this year. With expectations in place that the Federal Reserve may not hike interest rates this year, some defensive, rate-sensitive sectors are delivering impressive performances. The utilities sector was suppose to be a throw away investment as many anticipated a strong economy with a full labor market to push up interest rates, which traditionally weighed on the bond-like utilities stocks.
- TheStreet.com
A 'Sell the News' Reaction to the Fed Is Rare
The market is still highly sensitive to any news on China trade, but the focus on Wednesday will shift to the Fed. The Federal Open Market Committee will issue its interest rate decision and policy statement at 2 p.m. ET. The market is expecting confirmation of the dovish view that the Fed has embraced since the market low in December. Chairman Powell is expected to reiterate that the Fed will stay patient and not take any further action as it parses incoming economic data.
- Market Realist
Comparing Utilities’ Total Returns with Broader Markets
Utilities: Leaders and Laggards Last Week(Continued from Prior Part)Total returns In the last five years, utilities on average returned 70% and beat the S&P 500 marginally. With their slow but stable earnings and dividend growth, utilities
- Market Realist
XLU’s Chart Indicators and Short Interest
Utilities: Leaders and Laggards Last Week(Continued from Prior Part)Chart indicators Currently, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is trading at $58.2 after hitting an all-time high of $58.7 last week. The premium of 5% and 8% from its
- Market Realist
AEP, EXC, and Other Utilities: Analysts’ Views and Price Targets
AEP, EXC, and Other Utilities: Analysts’ Views and Price TargetsUtilities at an all-time highAlmost all utility stocks are trading close to their respective peaks right now. Many are offering dull upside potentials for the near future largely due
