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7%+ Yields: I Am Giving Thanks For My Favorite Black Friday Special
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Negative ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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5 Sector ETFs Set to Power Q2 Earnings Growth
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLY, ITA, VGT, XLF and XLU are positioned to benefit as Q2 earnings growth takes off across key S&P 500 sectors.
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1 Very Overrated And 1 Very Underrated High Yield Fund
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
High-yield funds are popular passive income machines. However, some are overrated whereas others are underrated by Mr. Market. I discuss one that I think is being overrated by investors and …
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Buy America, says John Hancock's Matthew Miskin
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Matthew Miskin, John Hancock Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss markets, small and mid-caps and the industrial sector.
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XLU: The Utilities Sector Offers A Great Long-Term Opportunity
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The utilities sector is entering an early-stage growth cycle, fueled by surging electricity demand from data centers, EVs, and industrial expansion. Massive capital investments by leading utilities signal confidence in …
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Underrated 7-8% Yielding Picks: Monthly Dividends To Supercharge Your Early Retirement
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Sentiment: Positive ()
This trio of monthly income machines yields over 7%. They have each proven to be dependable income machines and have also outperformed peers over time. They trade at attractive valuations …
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Important Warning For Utility Stocks: 2 Major Risks You Need To See Before Buying
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Utilities have outperformed the market—here's why that trend could suddenly reverse. Warren Buffett issued a chilling warning about utilities—investors should take notice. We share our current outlook on utilities stocks …
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Retire With A Stress-Free 9%-Yielding Monthly Paying Dividend Portfolio
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Sentiment: Positive ()
One simple portfolio pays a 0.75% yield every single month—on autopilot. Why most high-yield strategies fail and this one can thrive. Inflation protection, broad diversification, and real assets.
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XLU: Safe Haven Assets Could Prove Even More Attractive (Rating Upgrade)
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is holding ground amid the tariff-induced market volatility. The growth of data centers energy consumption and capital investments provides a favorable background for profits …
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5 Sector ETFs Set for Q1 Earnings Growth Amid Tariff Woes
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Sentiment: Negative ()
We highlight ETFs from the sectors expected to post Q1 earnings growth that could make great plays amid tariff woes.
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5 ETF Picks for April
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Bet on defensive and high-earnings growth sectors in this tumultuous April.
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