Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
106% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 200 | Existing positions closed: 97
48% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 33 [Q2] → 49 (+16) [Q3]
25% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 497 | Existing positions reduced: 398
21% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $11.2B [Q2] → $13.5B (+$2.36B) [Q3]
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,175 [Q2] → 1,278 (+103) [Q3]
2.12% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.88% [Q2] → 78.76% (-2.12%) [Q3]
68% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.1B | Put options by funds: $3.47B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about XLU published over the past 30 days
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 days ago
Final Trade: IWM, WFC, XLU, XLF
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
December's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With 4.51%+ Yields
Dividend growth stocks, though not often the most exciting, can offer the potential for growing wealth and passive income over the long run. Every month, we screen for potential opportunities, starting with initial parameters, including dividend safety, growth, and consistency. Of course, further due diligence is essential; these initial screenings are just that “initial” and highlight potential names worth considering further but require further due diligence.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Why The Market May Get Turned Upside Down In 2025
AI stocks have dominated the market in 2024, dragging the S&P 500 higher with them. I think the market may get turned upside down in 2025. I share why and also share some of my top picks for the new year.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Very Bad News For Utilities Stocks
The utilities sector saw an 18.03% bull run from July to November, driven by falling interest rates and AI demand, but has pulled back 6.38% so far in December. I discuss why the sector is pulling back sharply and what my outlook for it is. I also share how I am investing right now in light of this.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
10% Yields: 2 Well-Covered Big Dividends The Market Is Sleeping On
The market rarely offers 10%+ yielding common equities that have a low risk of facing a cut. However, once in a while it offers up compelling opportunities like this. I share two 10%+ yields that are well-covered, and the market appears to be sleeping on them.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Final Trades: Meta, Rockwell, Zoom Video and the XLU
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
How Donald Trump's Tariffs Could Impact High-Yield Stocks
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs have ignited significant uncertainty for the economy and markets. We take a look at how they will likely impact various high-yield sectors. We also share some of our top picks of the moment.
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Utility stocks still a buy due to mismatch in supply-demand environment, says Barclay's Campanella
Nicholas Campanella, Barclays analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the timeline to expect nuclear power to come online to support data centers, the small modular reactor technology, and if investors should still buy utility stocks given the run up.
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