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U.S. Consumer Confidence Slumps to Decade Low: ETF Areas to Play

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U.S. consumer confidence hits a decade low. Defensive, quality & dividend ETFs like XLP, XLV, XLU, SPHQ & VYM may offer shelter.

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2 Hot Sector ETFs Worth Buying in 2026

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Index investors and so-called Bogleheads (those who love the Vanguard ETFs) may not be all too fond of the sector ETFs, especially when you consider that simply buying the S&P …

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XLU: Why Did It Top Last October?

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Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund remains attractive for long-term, defensive investors. XLU's recent surge was driven by AI-related electricity demand speculation, but utilities' structural constraints limit rapid growth. Earnings growth …

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3 Of The Best Dividend Growth Machines For Stress-Free Retirement Income

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One of these picks pays you every single month. Another is built to withstand all sorts of economic environments. The last one is a strong inflation hedge with attractive long-term …

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5 Sector ETFs Apt for Q4 Revenue Growth Plays

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Q4 revenue growth looks strong across construction, tech, aerospace, finance & utilities. Play the trend via PAVE, XLK, ITA, VFH & XLU.

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A Golden Buying Opportunity Few Investors Have Noticed Yet

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The market looks very overvalued today. However, there is a corner of it that appears largely overlooked. I detail why I am pouring a large percentage of my portfolio into …

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Should You Invest in the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?

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Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), a passively managed exchange …

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Top-Ranked Utility ETFs Poised to Benefit From Recent Fed Rate Cut

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A third Fed rate cut this year is boosting utilities, making diversified Utility ETFs like XLU an attractive way to tap lower borrowing costs and steady dividends.

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Utilities Have Slumped. It's Their Time to Shine Again.

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Utilities have lagged as investors chased riskier assets, but lower valuations and steady earnings growth are drawing renewed attention.

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Buy these 4 Utility ETFs to Ride the AI Boom Before 2025 Ends

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Utility ETFs like XLU gain momentum as AI-driven data center power demand and falling rate expectations boost the sector's appeal.

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7%+ Yields: I Am Giving Thanks For My Favorite Black Friday Special

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I am thankful for many things this year. I am particularly thankful for my favorite Black Friday special from Mr. Market. I detail why I like this high-yielding bargain.

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5 ETFs Primed to Soar if the Fed Cuts Rates in December

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XLK and other sector ETFs set to gain as expectations surge for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

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VIDEO: ETF of the Week: XLU

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Sentiment: Neutral ()

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. …

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Resist AI FOMO And Stick With Your Long-Term Plan

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AI stocks are getting a lot of hype right now. But history shows that revolutionary technologies almost always become overvalued and overinvested, leading to eventual corrections. Disciplined, long-term investing - …

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ETF of the Week: Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)

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VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more …

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FUTY Beats XLU: A Deep Dive Into America's Top Utilities ETFs

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Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) both offer strong exposure to U.S. utilities. FUTY is preferred due to superior diversification, slightly lower volatility, …

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One Of The Best High-Yield Setups I've Ever Seen

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There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities …

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One Of The Huge Mistakes Dividend Investors Are Making Right Now

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The macro data suggest that dividend investors may be in for a rude surprise in the wake of the Fed's rate cuts. Because a major macro shift is underway, the …

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Schwab IMPACT 2025: Record $13T in ETFs & What's Next for ETF Assets

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Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.

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If I Could Only Buy 2 High-Yield Funds, It Would Be These

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These two high-yield funds combine dependable income with exposure to some of the strongest long-term secular trends. They offer high yields that are backed by portfolios filled with high-quality companies. …

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Utility ETFs in Spotlight as Fed Cuts Rate Amid AI Power Boom

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Utility ETFs, like XLU and VPU, are set to shine as the Fed's latest rate cut and AI-driven power demand create a powerful tailwind for the sector.

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Should You Invest in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?

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Launched on December 16, 1998, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad …

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An Excellent 5-Fund Dividend Portfolio I'd Build To Retire On

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A simple five-fund portfolio for high yield, growth, and diversification. Earn 7–9% income while still beating inflation through dividend growth. Here's how to build a simple retirement portfolio for lasting …

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AI Power Surge: How Is the Data Center Boom Energizing Utility ETFs?

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AI's energy-hungry data centers are fueling a surge in utility ETFs, with funds like XLU, VPU, IDU, and FUTY outpacing sector growth.

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The Great Disconnect: AI Stocks Soar While The Economy Stalls

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AI is fueling massive stock gains, but the real economy tells a different story. Can productivity gains catch up before the next downturn hits? Investors need to know where the …

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5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September

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With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.

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Powering ‘Sleepy' Utilities to New Heights

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Thanks to AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy reshaping the global economy, one under-the-radar sector surging to the forefront is utilities. Long considered a sleepier, more defensive, “old economy” play, …

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XLU Vs. UTF: We Prefer A Leveraged Utility Play Amid 'Build, Baby, Build'

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Recent policy and rate outlook shifts make UTF more attractive than XLU, prompting my upgrade of UTF to a buy rating. UTF's diversified infrastructure exposure is better positioned for potential …

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Turbocharge Your Retirement With Income Machines Paying Fat Dividends

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I detail why buying income machines is such a powerful way to fund a retirement. I share my four favorite income machines. I detail why they are my favorites.

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XLU: Break Out Alert

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XLU offers a low-cost, simple way to invest in utilities, with a growing dividend and a bullish technical setup for a breakout. Major catalysts include aggressive deregulation and surging electricity …

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About State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF XLU

The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Utilities Select Sector Index (the "Index").The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the utilities sector of the S&P 500 Index.Seeks to provide precise exposure to companies from the electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities, independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utility industries.Allows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional style based investing.