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Reaves Utilities ETF

UTES is an actively managed ETF that holds US utility stocks. UTES' managers aim to outperform the sector by selecting and weighting stocks based on fundamental, growth and risk metrics.

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Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

Eaton Vance Short Duration Municipal Income ETF

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VanEck Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF

Fidelity Small-Mid Factor ETF

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF

iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF

JPMorgan Municipal ETF

JPMorgan Income ETF

First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF

Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF

Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF

 SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF

AB Short Duration High Yield ETF

FlexShares iBoxx 3 Year Target Duration TIPS Index Fund

I updated my universe of exchange-traded funds to track based on superior long-term performance. Nearly 450 ETFs are ranked based on short-term monthly returns, exponential moving average, and money flows into funds. With valuations and concentrations high, I select twenty trending ETFs Lipper Categories with less risk of correction in 2025 for further analysis.

End Of 2024 Trending Exchange-Traded Funds

Vistra Corp. and Constellation Energy have surged due to their roles in powering AI data centers, with Vistra's diversified energy mix and strong earnings performance driving its rally. The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF offers a diversified investment in utilities powering AI infrastructures, providing lower valuation multiples and reduced idiosyncratic risk compared to individual stocks. UTES' top holdings, including NextEra Energy and Vistra, are well-positioned to meet rising energy demands, with significant investments in renewables and battery storage.

UTES: Better For Investing In Vistra And Constellation

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF

A few corners have easily crushed the broader market in the year-to-date period. ETFs from these zones deserve special thanks and attention.

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First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

VanEck Merk Gold Trust

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF

VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Last week, I moderated two panels on real assets and infrastructure for completely different sets of panelists and audiences. Despite the differences, there were many similarities among the two panels.

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Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF has been benefiting from the ETF's active management, with Reaves being an infrastructure-focused investment firm. The managers have successfully positioned the fund into a concentrated portfolio to benefit from the rising demand for powering the AI revolution. UTES may not provide a distribution yield that is as attractive as its CEF counterpart, UTG, but they could complement each other well.

UTES: A Strong Performing ETF Thanks To Active Management

The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF is an actively managed ETF focused on the Utilities sector. UTES has delivered a stunning 57% return in the past year, driven by AI data center energy demand. However, despite impressive short-term gains, I am cautious about the UTES ETF and the AI investment theme, as I see similarities between AI and the dot-com bubble.

UTES: A Backdoor Into The AI Theme

The utility sector is making the most of the widening Middle East crisis and the Fed rate cuts. Here's why.

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Themes Gold Miners ETF

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Wall Street has been enjoying a strong rally this year. The gains have been broad-based and well spread out across various segments.

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While the S&P 500 is up 20.30% year-to-date, utilities — tracked by Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund XLU — have surged by 26.99%.

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

Sprott Lithium Miners ETF

Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF

Advisorshares Psychedelics ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

We have highlighted three ETFs each from the best and worst-performing zones in the first nine months of 2024.

Top and Flop ETFs of the First Nine Months

Themes Silver Miners ETF

Sprott Copper Miners ETF

US Global Jets ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from different sectors that were the leaders in September.

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Reaves Utilities ETF targeting the utility sector is the top-performing ETF of the first nine months. Let's dig into its details below.

The Top ETF of the First Nine Months and Its Best Stocks

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF

SP Plus

Vanguard Utilities ETF

As an “old economy” sector, utilities are notable for their steady revenue streams. They also typically serve as a defensive segment of a portfolio.

Utilities ETFs: Plugged in for 2024

Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF

The winners are broad-based across sectors, building up massive gains this year.

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Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF

These ETF sectors have been hovering around a 52-week high post Fed rate cut.

3 ETF Sectors Hitting 52-Week Highs After Fed Rate Cut

Proshares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF

VanEck Energy Income ETF

Strive Faang 2 0 Etf

Roundhill Alerian LNG ETF

Range Global LNG Ecosystem Index ETF

Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Energy companies have put up mixed results for the latest quarter. Some have outperformed expectations and others have significantly underperformed.

Energy Earnings: Mixed Results Lead to Mixed ETF Returns

First Trust Nasdaq Lux Digital Health Solutions ETF

Home Appreciation US REIT ETF

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from different sectors that were the leaders in August.

5 Best-Performing Sector ETFs in Volatile August

Defensive sectors like real estate and utilities are outperforming in times of high volatility and falling yields. The Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF stands out for its active management and strong performance. The focus on only 20 stocks and heavy concentration on the top 2 holdings shows conviction by the management team and is an approach that can deliver outsized returns.

UTES: The Right Fund In The Right Sector

Alerian MLP ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

Neuberger Berman Carbon Transition Infrastructure ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

SPDR MSCI USA Climate Paris Aligned ETF

The “juice” in the article title does not refer to orange juice futures like in the classic film “Trading Places,” but electricity. Reuters recently reported that at the power auction for the U.S.'s largest electrical grid operator, PJM Interconnection, prices soared 800% from $269.92 megawatts per day from $28.

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The philosopher Nietzsche developed the concept of “eternal recurrence,” or that our lives will repeat infinitely. A look at the utilities sector might bear out the truth of this.

Utilities, the Original Tech Stocks, Are Back!

The utilities sector is performing well and offers value for investors. Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) is a strong option for active management in the sector. UTES has outperformed the passive Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) and has a unique composition of holdings.

UTES: Active Management Is Working Big Time

For investors seeking momentum, Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF UTES is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 27% from its 52-week low price of $38.82/share.

Utilities ETF (UTES) Hits New 52-Week High

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF is an actively managed ETF that's managed by the infrastructure specialists Reaves Asset Management. In originally looking at this fund, I wanted to see if it was a potential alternative to UTG, but that isn't the case. The funds are positioned quite differently, but an investor looking for utility exposure and avoiding leverage could still see UTES as an alternative.

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF: Worth A Look For Utility Exposure

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Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Advisorshares Restaurant ETF

Home Depot

iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF

Marriott

McDonald's

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Vanguard Information Technology ETF

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Sun's out! Find out how to make your ETF portfolio sizzle this summer with our guide to the hottest sectors.

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Invesco DWA Utilities Momentum ETF

First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund

John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF

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

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