NextEra Energy

Southern Company

Duke Energy

Constellation Energy Corp

Sempra Energy

Vistra Energy

American Electric Power Company

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.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Brookfield Infrastructure

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Reaves Utility Income Fund

Utilities are currently cheap compared to their historical average valuation (as well as compared to the broader market) and offer both growth potential and stock price upside. Federal legislation incentivizing decarbonization and electrification will fuel massive growth in the utility sector. I highlight my three favorite utilities and utility-adjacent stocks to buy during the current dip in utility stock prices.

Utility Stocks Should Beat The Market: My 3 Top Buys

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

The best is yet to come for the aerospace and defense markets. Now is the time to buy clean energy stocks, and the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has the top players.

3 Beaten-Down ETFs Worth Buying Now

Ameren

Con Ed

We're bullish on utilities now because this economy is bogging out. We got more proof of that last week, with China posting an anemic 0.8% growth rate in Q2.

The Fed Will Send These Safe Dividends Soaring In 2024

Alerian MLP ETF

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

WisdomTree U.S. Earnings 500 Fund

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

Invesco QQQ

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

Vanguard Telecommunication Services ETF

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Hi VettaFi Voices, we are heading toward the last week of the Q2 earnings season. Now seems like a good time to assess how things have gone so far and what we can expect from next week.

VettaFi Voices On: The Coming End of Earnings Season

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Clearway Energy

EastGroup Properties

National Retail Properties

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Rising long-term interest rates are causing a sell-off in rate-sensitive stocks like REITs. The sell-off is driven by increased borrowing costs, falling asset values, and competition from attractive bond yields. Despite the sell-off, the fundamentals of real estate remain strong, and the long-term benefit of higher interest rates is a reduction in new construction projects.

Nightmare On REIT Street - Briefly Explaining The Bloodshed

XLU underperformed in 2023 following the weak energy consumption pattern hitting the US utilities players. The extreme heat during the summertime could underpin electricity demand and earnings surprise in the upcoming quarter. Valuation suggests up to 15% upside potential, while the energy transition projects could maintain utilities EPS growth above the S&P 500.

XLU: Hot Summer Could Lead To Another Strong EPS Surprise

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Michael Gayed sees a melt-up followed by a potential crash in the stock market this year. He warns of a credit event that could impact the bond and stock markets.

Credit Event, Long Duration Treasuries, Utilities And Classifying A Bear Market

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Hi, VettaFi Voices! I was thinking today we could discuss sectors (beyond technology, as we just discussed that sector recently) this week.

VettaFi Voices On: What the Major Sectors Are Doing

Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF

Warren Buffett's latest move includes majority ownership of Cove Point LNG project, which was a part of Dominion Energy (D).

ETFs in Focus as Buffett Gains Dominion Energy's Stake in LNG Project

XLU is a low-cost way to invest in 30 large-cap Utilities. With $16 billion in assets under management and a 25-year track record, XLU is a great diversifier. XLU yields 3.09%, but investors shouldn't base their investment decision on how it compares with Treasuries. Instead, I recommend following authorized ROEs from Public Utility Commissions and quarterly earnings surprises. These metrics explain why XLU is the second-worst-performing sector this year. Wall Street analysts aren't budging, either. Sentiment for Utility stocks is negative.

XLU And NextEra Energy: Still Too Early To Buy The Utilities Sector

iShares Global Infrastructure ETF

Phillips 66

Phillips 66 sports a solid balance sheet and a dedication to increasing its payout. There's no better way to buy a basket of utility stocks than the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund.

3 Passive Income Powerhouses to Buy in June

Amazon

SPDR Gold Trust

Alphabet

Microsoft

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

As negotiations on raising the U.S. government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling approach the deadline, financial institutions on Wall Street are gearing up for the potential consequences of a default. Given that U.S. Government bonds serve as a foundation for the global financial system, accurately predicting the extent of the damage that could be caused by default is challenging.

How Markets and ETFs Are Bracing for Debt Ceiling Crisis

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

The first-quarter earnings reporting cycle is nearing an end. Though investors' top focus remains on bottom line, top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

5 Sector ETFs to Bet On Revenue Growth in Q1

On average, the S&P 500 utilities sector drops only in the low-single-digit percentage points when debt-ceiling concerns rear their head, according to a study by RBC.

Utilities Stocks and Other Sectors Offer Safety in the Debt-Ceiling Showdown

There are several utility sector ETFs to choose from that vary in holding selection and weighting methodology. Evidence suggests there is little benefit to multi-factor and momentum ETF schemes, at least in a positive way.

XLU: Collect And Protect With Hedged Investing

ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF

AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund

Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

As fears of a looming recession in the United States persist, investors may be gainful if they turn to defensive stocks and value investing.

Follow Buffett-Style ETF Investing as U.S. Recession Likely

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

Bottom line may be investors' top focus amid an earnings season, but top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

6 Sector ETFs to Play for Revenue Growth Potential in Q1

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Companies within the S&P 500 are expected to report the weakest earnings growth in nearly three years.

Consumer, Industrials, Energy ETFs in Focus as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

Geopolitical tensions have been rising in various parts of the world. These ETF areas could benefit over the long term.

4 ETF Areas to Benefit as Geopolitical Concerns Intensifying

With recession fears on the rise, look into some sectors that can shield from market volatility.

3 Sector ETFs to Play as Recession Fears Are on the Rise

Gosh, it's been a minute since we have looked at Utilities. With rising interest rates, in March 2023, utlities fell near the October 2022 lows.

When the Utilities Sector (XLU) Shows Up Drunk

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Profiling trends through pairs of ETFs continue to tell a story of failed breakouts and frustrated expectations. The trend barely wavered for US stocks over shares in emerging markets.

Trend Profiles Revive Outlook For U.S., Big-Cap And Growth Equities

First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund

iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Invesco KBW Bank ETF

Vanguard Financials ETF

Though financials are 13% of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), roughly half the size of the information technology sector, it has been the focus throughout March.

Financials Remain in Focus but Not All ETFs Are the Same

Utility stocks have sold off since August, as rising interest rates have given investors alternatives for income. Many stocks in the sector are now trading at double-digit discounts to historical valuations.

Utilities Have Corrected, But Is XLU A Buy?

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

The utilities sector has come up with mostly upbeat results this earnings season.

Utilities Earnings Upbeat in Q4: ETFs in Focus

News for Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLU)