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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLE tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US energy companies in the S&P 500.

Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

With market pullbacks driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, central bank policies, and fluctuating jobless claims, many investors are left wondering where to allocate their funds. While the allure of stock picking, especially in trending areas like AI, Chinese stocks, or energy, can be strong, it doesn't suit every investor, particularly those looking for a more conservative, income-focused approach.

3 Powerful ETFs for Income Seekers Looking to Maximize Gains

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The energy sector is experiencing a sharp rebound following a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on October 1. While the immediate physical damage was minimal, the geopolitical consequences have been substantial, as fears of further conflict and disruptions to global crude oil supplies have escalated.

Energy Sector Rebound: 3 Stocks Poised for Strong Gains

Strive US Energy ETF

Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

An escalation in Middle East tensions stoked oil supply worries, building up positive momentum in the energy space.

Middle East Tensions Lift Energy ETFs: Will the Rally Last?

SPDR Gold Trust

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

After Iran attacked Israel on Tuesday, increasing exposure to defense, energy and gold funds becomes appealing, which tends to gain from escalating tensions in the Middle East.

ETFs to Consider as Middle-East Conflicts Escalate

Alerian MLP ETF

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

Midstream ETFs recorded strong flows in September, as the subsector outperformed broader energy for another consecutive month. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) saw $73 million and $8 million, respectively, in net flows in September.

Midstream Energy ETFs Recorded Strong Flows in September

Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Plains All American Pipeline

Plains GP Hlds

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

There is a leading blue-chip that has been a serial underperformer over the past half decade. However, it has a very strong balance sheet, a sky-high yield that is well covered, and it continues to grow its payout year after year. I discuss this opportunity and share why the more it underperforms, the more I buy it.

The More It Underperforms, The More I Buy

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Blackstone Group

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

Delek US Hlds

Delek Logistics Partners

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

The high-yield space has undergone a sharp bifurcation recently. We discuss what this bifurcation is and what is driving it. We discuss two quality and growing 10%-yields that are way too cheap right now.

Buy The Dip: 10% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap

Midstream and Energy have both been on a strong run in recent years. We compare the sectors in light of current macro factors. We then take a look at representative ETFs (XLE and AMLP) and share which is worth buying today.

Energy Vs. Midstream - XLE Vs. AMLP: Only One Is A Buy

Energy sector stocks, particularly those in the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF, often move in sync with commodities but can show divergence due to capitalization weighting. XLE is highly concentrated, with the top two holdings making up over 40% of the ETF, leading to potential misinterpretation of sector performance. Despite strong historical returns, XLE's current valuation and yield suggest it is not particularly cheap, needing a catalyst for significant movement.

XLE: Cheap, But No Catalyst Yet (Technical Analysis)

Canadian Natural Resources

Devon Energy

Diamondback Energy

Landbridge Co LLC

Occidental Petroleum

Texas Pacific Land Trust

Viper Energy Partners LP

U.S. oil production has surged since 2008, making the country a top energy producer. Political shifts could affect future output, but growth is likely to slow. Producers now prioritize profitability over expansion, reducing CapEx and focusing on free cash flow, making supply growth slower but more sustainable. Energy stocks are undervalued with strong dividend yields. Despite weak oil prices, the long-term fundamentals of these companies remain very attractive.

Why Energy Stocks Are The Ultimate Undervalued Dividend Play Right Now

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

There will only be two presidential debates this election cycle now that former President Donald Trump declined to debate Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris a second time. The first debate yielded a clear winner in Trump, while the second one was decidedly positive for Harris, given her surge in the polls in the following days. Because each candidate received a notable bump in the polls after their respective “wins,” investors got a sneak peek into the sectors that stand to benefit most from either administration.

Which Sectors Stand to Benefit From Election Outcomes

Oil heads for its first weekly gain in a month buoyed by Hurricane Francine but fails to spur energy ETFs.

Rise in Oil Price Fails to Lift Energy ETFs: What's Ahead?

Midstream has remained resilient as oil prices have fallen in recent weeks. Despite weakening oil prices, the midstream segment has remained defensive and has held up better than other energy subsectors.

Midstream Is Resilient as Oil Prices Fall

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Sector-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a way to gain exposure to an entire portfolio of companies that may be benefiting from trends in the market. They provide diversification from the business-specific risk of investing in just individual companies.

Analysts Recommend These 3 Sector ETFs for Long-Term Growth

Among the hardest hit were Diamondback Energy, APA Corporation, and ExxonMobil. with shares of each falling around 4% on Tuesday.

Oil Stocks Crash After OPEC Revises Demand Forecast Downward

United States Oil Fund LP

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

US oil production is finally showing signs of peaking. Since early 2023, almost all production growth has resulted solely from productivity gains. The rig count, frac spreads, drilled but Uncompleted Well count and Completed Well count are now all. Expect shale to continue to grow marginally in the short-term, but average growth is likely to surprise to the downside from here. Productivity gains will eventually catch up to geology.

US Oil Production Is Slowing, The Ramifications Will Be Significant

SPDR Bloomberg Enhanced Roll Yield Commodity Strategy NO K-1 ETF

On Thursday, State Street Global Advisors unveiled its SPDR Bloomberg Enhanced Roll Yield Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (CERY).  “As investors increasingly turn to ETFs to optimize their portfolios, we're excited to be expanding our SPDR ETF offering to help them create better outcomes,” noted Anna Paglia, chief business officer at State Street Global Advisors.

State Street's New ETF Offers Diverse Commodity Exposure

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

Invesco Solar ETF

Reaves Utilities ETF

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

The energy sector and the Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF in particular have underperformed the market over the past year. Investors should be mindful of XLE's extreme concentration into just two Oil & Gas companies and all the pros and cons associated with that. Improving business fundamentals within the Oil & Gas sector are likely to result in the XLE closing the performance gap with other sector ETFs.

XLE: Recent Underperformance Is Not Indicative Of Future Returns

Second level thinking is crucial for superior investment performance, requiring insights beyond what the market has already priced in. The AI boom and European energy shifts highlight the potential in the US energy sector, particularly natural gas. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund offers diversified exposure to the energy sector with a strong financial stability profile.

XLE: Second Level Thinking

Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Angel Oak Income ETF

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF

Janus Detroit Street Trust-Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

Undervalued industries, regions, and equity market segments offer investors the potential for strong, market-beating returns. There are ETFs tracking most of these. An overview of the cheapest sectors, and ETFs tracking these, follows.

Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2H2024

Wall Street investors began adjusting their strategies in anticipation of potential economic and market shifts should former President Donald Trump regain the presidency. The phenomenon, labeled the “Trump trade,” includes a focus on sectors likely to thrive — informally known as Trump victory stocks.

The 3 Top Trades to Make if Trump Wins in November

Donald Trump's support for oil and gas exploration makes the XLE ETF a safe play. It won't be wrong to call it the 'Trump ETF'

Best energy ETF for a Trump presidency: Will XLE shine amidst pro-oil policies?

The energy sector rebounded strongly post-COVID crash, driven by Russia-Ukraine conflict, Middle East tensions, U.S. economy, and high inflation. The outlook for energy stocks — and especially energy dividends — remains very bullish. We share some attractive ways to profit from this outlook, including investing in The Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF.

Very Good News For Energy Dividend Stocks: XLE

Oil is a major driver of global inflation and recession, with oil price shocks contributing significantly to inflation variations. Goldman Sachs predicts peak oil demand is a decade away, driven by petrochemicals and specialized refined products, with gasoline demand expected to peak before 2030. OPEC reaffirms expected oil demand growth, with a potential for oil prices to reach over $100 in a high global growth environment.

News for Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLE)