In comparison, straight Utility plays like some of the aforementioned ETFs XLU (3.3%), IDU (2.91%), VPU (3.20%), FXU (2.51%) carry yields that are in the proximity of the values in parentheses. It is important to note that Utilities are not the only “Yield” sensitive sector in the markets to sell-off recently post FOMC rate decision, as we have seen similar selling pressure in many bonds, MLPs, Energy names, and the list goes on.
Utilities Select Sector SPDR
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