NextEra Energy

Southern Company

Duke Energy

Constellation Energy Corp

Sempra Energy

American Electric Power Company

Vistra Energy

Dominion Energy

PG&E

Public Service Enterprise Group

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLU tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US utilities stocks drawn exclusively from the S&P 500.

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

The annual U.S. inflation rate eased for three months in a row to 8.2% in September. But the data came in at higher than market expectations.

5 Sector ETFs to Win from September Inflation Data

With interest rates rising and more hikes likely on the way as the Federal Reserve looks to cool inflation, rate-sensitive sectors may not be appealing to investors.

Understanding Utilities ETF Opportunity

Invesco Defensive Equity ETF

Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF

The Fed has been aggressive in bringing down inflation, which is near its highest level since the early 1980s. The action could push the economy into a recession.

5 Defensive ETFs to Play as Recession Fears Grow

Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF

First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF

Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF

Reaves Utilities ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Investing in companies operating in the utilities industry is a preferred option for income investors.

These Are The 10 Best Performing Utilities ETFs

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF

Strategies seek to ease anxieties in uncertain times.

Low Volatility ETFs: Smooth Ride Amid Gyrating Markets?

iShares Global Utilities ETF

ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF

The long-term rates are falling in the United States on recessionary fears. This, in turn, boosted the rate-sensitive sectors like utilities.

Can the Rally in Utilities ETFs Last?

The utilities sector is usually vulnerable to rising interest rates and high inflation – the exact scenarios investors are contending with this year. Yet, the sector is a shining star in 2022.

Renewable Energy Providing Catalyst for Utilities Sector

The industry boasts a large number of highly ranked stocks per our Zacks Rank system.

Park Your Cash in This Market-Beating, Dividend-Paying Industry

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” Another in a recent tilt toward more mainstream funds, XLU is focused on utilities.

ETF of the Week: Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)

The annual inflation rate in the United States eased was 8.3% in August of 2022, above market forecasts of 8.1%.

5 Sector ETFs to Win from August Inflation Data

The XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 20%+ over the past year. However, I think XLU has further to run due to a number of bullish catalysts.

XLU: Suddenly, Utilities Rock

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

On CNBC's "The Final Call," Carter Worth said he wants to buy utilities and energy.

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector (ARCA:XLE), SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities (ARCA:XLU) – The Final Call: Utilities And Energy ETFs

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) has been gaining in popularity in recent months as investors look to the benefits of a sector equal-weighting methodology. EQL took in the greatest inflows across ALPS' lineup of ETFs in August, taking in $74 million.

EQL Leads in 1-Year Flows Across ALPS' ETFs

Consolidated Water

The price action in the stock market has been fast and furious, with sector rotation has been on full display.

Selective September: Targeted Strength in This Industry Leader

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF

Earnings beat ratio appears to be a better indicator than earnings growth while judging a company's financial strength.

Looking for Earnings Beat? Play 6 Sector ETFs

Although the broad stock market has staged a nice comeback from the worst first-half performance, volatility and uncertainty persist, and the utilities sector is making the most of it.

Utility ETFs Scaling New Highs

While the stock market has put together a nice rally of late, it's the boring, watch paint dry, dividend driven utilities sector that is attempting to bring sexy back.

Is The Utilities Sector (XLU) Bringing Sexy Back?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

While the markets are experiencing a summer rebound — the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average in July had their largest monthly gains since 2020 — it's never a bad idea to consider safe exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for a portion of your entire investment portfolio. How much you commit to safe ETFs depends on your risk tolerance.

3 ETFs to Buy Now for Safety

The Utilities Sector, represented by VPU and XLU, has held up far better than the S&P 500 and other popular Dividend ETFs. Backtesting shows XLU outperformed the S&P 500 throughout the 2001-2011 "Lost Decade."

Will Utilities Sector ETFs Protect You Against A Sustained Bear Market Caused By Inflation?

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

When it comes to high-yield closed-end funds (CEFs), I'm a big fan of the “three Ds”: discounts, diversification and—of course—dividends!

This 3-Fund Portfolio Delivers 8% Dividends (And Peace Of Mind)

This is one of the 2 most pricey sectors because it outperformed in the market downturn. Subsectors are overvalued by 15% to 25%.

XLU: Utilities Dashboard For July

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

Global X Superdividend ETF

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

Real estate represents less than 3% of assets in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), yet it has long been a far more popular sector in advisor-led portfolios. At VettaFi, we saw a spike in interest for real estate sector ETFs during the second quarter in 2022 relative to the first quarter.

Advisor Interest in Dividend-Rich REIT ETFs Recently Accelerated

For generations, the primary source of consumer and corporate electricity in the U.S. was coal. Later, utilities added cleaner-burning natural gas to the mix, but some environmentalists say natural gas isn't clean enough.

Understanding Utilities as Clean Energy Plays

The yield curve inversion between 10-year and 2-year rates has deepened to a level not seen since 2000, signaling a recession is in the cards.

Yield Curve Inverts Most Since 2000: Defensive ETFs in Focus

After gaining over 70% in 2022, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund was close to the last safe spot for investors. Gas futures are up over 100% from last year, and prices at the pump are right below all-time highs.

News for Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLU)