6 ETFs to Play Utility Sector’s Push for Clean Energy Laws
November 5, 2009 – A group of utility companies have banded together to push for clean energy policies in the United States in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s stance on climate laws. They stand to gain... Continue Reading »

10 ETFs to Play Obama’s New Energy Plan
October 27, 2009 – President Barack Obama unveiled an initiative to help fund the largest energy grid modernization in United States history. The investment could have a wide-ranging impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

What Rules Changes Could Mean for Utility ETFs
September 21, 2009 – The smog controls put in place by the Bush Administration may not be satisfactory enough for the Obama Administration, as  many state groups and environmental groups are criticizing existing standards. Any changes could impact utility... Continue Reading »

Why Utility ETFs Could Benefit the Stability-Seeking Investor
February 3, 2009 – With massive layoffs being announced, businesses closing at alarming rates, all-mighty banks failing, consumer spending at lows and an overall ambiguous outlook on the economy, investors are seeking exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track those older and... Continue Reading »

Hurricane Ike Disrupts Utilities ETFs
September 16, 2008 – Hurricane Ike didn’t just ravage southern Texas – utilities exchange traded funds (ETFs) are feeling the pain this morning, too. The storm this weekend caused a wide disruption in power and tore through homes, streets and... Continue Reading »

Utility Sector ETFs Are Plentiful, But They’re In Need of a Jolt
August 25, 2008 – Utility sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) are often looked to for an element of predictability, but JP Morgan has misjudged this sector with regard to US electric utilities. In recent article, Jonathan Bernstein of ETFZone put... Continue Reading »

As Power Industry Gets Facelift, Perhaps Utility ETFs Might As Well
July 10, 2008 – The United States has an aging power grid, and efforts to bring it into modern times could benefit utility exchange traded funds (ETFs). The target is for electric power providers to spend $17 billion on upgrades... Continue Reading »