Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
52% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 197 | Existing positions closed: 130
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,288 [Q3] → 1,324 (+36) [Q4]
3% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 468 | Existing positions reduced: 455
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $13.7B [Q3] → $12.7B (-$975M) [Q4]
11.74% less ownership
Funds ownership: 79.5% [Q3] → 67.76% (-11.74%) [Q4]
12% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 49 [Q3] → 43 (-6) [Q4]
55% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.32B | Put options by funds: $2.96B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about XLU published over the past 30 days
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 day ago
Investors turn to utilities as recession fears rise
CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down why utilities are outperforming week-to-date.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
2 Powerful Catalysts Are Emerging For Dividend Stocks: My Top Picks
A major market shift is happening - here's why dividend investors could win big in 2025. These overlooked high-yield stocks are still trading at a massive discount despite major tailwinds. The Fed's next move could send dividend stocks soaring—are you positioned to profit?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
5 Defensive ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Market Meltdown
We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Recession Fears Looming? Secure Your Portfolio With These ETFs
Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
I Am Buying These 6% Yielding Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks
Dividend stocks are today undervalued. Tech stocks are exciting, but dividend growth stocks are more rewarding. Here are a few of my favorite high-yielding blue-chip dividend stocks.
Negative
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Shifting Tides in Leadership: Markets Play Defense
Talk about a topsy-turvy market. Tuesday's tariffs sparked more market jitters.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Fearing Trade War? Hide Under These 2 Sector ETFs Instead of Small Caps
Small-cap ETFs are not a great place to seek refuge amid trade war tensions. Instead, insurance and utilities could be a great place to be invested, per some strategists.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Time for Defensive Sector ETFs?
Wall Street has been in a wavering condition lately as U.S. economic data heightened investor fears of a slowing economy and persistent inflation. This prompted a shift toward safer assets.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
Forget Tariffs, SPYD, XLP and XLU ETFs Are the Best Way to Play This Market
Retirement can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Imagine having an expert in your corner to help you with your financial goals.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
8 Stocks I'm Buying Amid A Market Rotation Toward Dividend Stocks
The market is rotating towards non-tech dividend stocks, with dividend ETFs outperforming the Magnificent 7 so far this year. Elon Musk's DOGE initiative is more political theater than a serious effort, in my opinion, to reduce government waste, with exaggerated savings claims. Key economic metrics to monitor include housing starts, the Dallas Fed Weekly Economic Index, the Conference Board Coincident Index, total employment, and industrial production.
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