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4 Utilities ETFs Shine Amid Market Uncertainty
As U.S. equities experienced swings over recent weeks, utilities stocks and utility ETFs have outperformed. Over the past month, the Utilities Select…
Utilities ETFs Show Surprising Strength
Utilities stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds were among the best performers among U.S. equities Friday, likely advancing on retreating Treasury yields.…
How Sector ETF Investors Performed in the Historically Weak Summer Period
In the traditional slow period of the year, many investors have engaged in the time-honored tradition of “Sell in May,” capitalizing on…
Utilities ETF Sector is Heating Up in August
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU), the largest utilities sector exchange traded fund, is up almost 4% this month, making it…
Rate Sensitive Sector ETFs Suffer as Bond Yields Rise
Exchange traded funds that track rate sensitive sectors, such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, are under pressure as the ongoing…
Utilities ETFs Suffer Amid Longest Sell-Off Since 2002
Utilities exchange traded funds plunged over the past two weeks in back-to-back selling, with the sector experiencing its longest rout in 14…
Sector ETF Positioning for the Rest of the Year
With earnings slowing down, the U.S. dollar appreciating against foreign currencies and a slipping crude oil market, exchange traded fund investors should…
Will the Utilities ETF Sector Keep Shining?
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) settled lower yesterday, but that was after touching new highs and XLU, the largest utilities…
Safe-Haven ETFs for a Rocky Summer
The slow economic outlook coupled with uncertainty over central bank policies and a U.K. referendum have pressured the equities markets. Investors, though,…
Utilities ETFs Can Burn Brighter
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLU) and rivals, such as the Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEArca: VPU) and the Fidelity MSCI Utilities…
ETF TMI: 9 iShares ETFs Launch on Bats Exchange
Got a case of TMI (Too Much Information)? ETF Trends takes a condensed look at latest happenings… 9 iShares ETFs Launch on…
Best 15 ETFs for Utilities Sector Exposure
As the markets turn and investors grow more conservative, defensive assets like utilities sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) are back in the…
ETF Investors Should Play Defense in Down Markets
As volatility spikes and markets gyrate, some investors have turned to more conservative stocks and defensive sector exchange traded funds to ride…