XLU

Dividend Stocks Showdown: REITs vs. Utilities

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
Yes, 2015 has been a rough year for dividend stocks, but we now have some excellent bargains. So, what's the better bet, REITs or utilities?

3 Sector SPDR Funds to Sell Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector SPDR funds can have a place in certain portfolios, but one must tread wisely and keep an eye on them. Here are three SPDRs worth dumping now.

3 Defensive Funds for an Aging Bull Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market is beginning to look tired and expensive. Now is a good time to take a look at the best defensive funds to protect you from a correction.

Beat the Market With These 9 Sector ETFs

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
Indexing doesn't have to mean just dumping your nest egg into an S&P 500 fund. The Select Sector SPDRs can help you add value by letting you go all in (or all out) of individual sectors.

What Do Utility and Energy Stocks Show About the Market?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Based on this divergence between those sectors that tend to do well during economic expansions and those that tend to under-perform -- namely utilities -- we anticipate more bullishness to come.

Trade of the Day: XLU Acting More Like a Growth Play Than a Safe Haven

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Utilities SPDR (ETF) ready to bounce from important support.

Utilities: What to Do With Stocks You Love

By Richard Band
Historically, utility stocks have offered significantly higher dividend yields than most other sectors of the stock market.

Here’s How to Play Utilities for Dividends

By Richard Band
I definitely prefer utility stocks over most high-grade bonds because utility stocks, by contrast, can sweeten their dividends over time.

3 Bullish Buying Opportunities to Seize Now

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Take a look around the market at a few different stocks we think are particularly well-positioned to benefit if the market continues to move higher.

3 Utilities Flashing Extreme Bearish Signals

By Profit Scanner
If you’re looking to profit from all of this volatility with option trades, for example, then now might be an excellent time to consider trading CIG, OKE, EXC and their peers.

3 Hot Utilities Stocks to Buy Now (PCG, ITC, GAS)

By Mike Turner, Editor, Turner Analytics & Signal Investor
3 stocks in the utilities sector -- PCG, ITC and GAS -- have jumped out at me in my latest research.

Why Owning Utility Stocks Is a Risky Bet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
By almost any measure, utilities don’t offer a compelling risk-reward profile for investors right now.

Safely Pick a Bottom in Energy Stocks (XLE, XLU)

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy stocks are bottoming out, and the ratio between the XLE and the XLU is flashing oversold levels. Use this pair trade to capitalize.

How Long Will Equity Income ETFs Remain Strong?

By Michael Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Income ETFs focusing on sectors like utilities and real estate have boomed amid low interest rates, but how much longer can the parade last?

5 Rock-Solid Stocks to Buy on a Pullback

By Jeff Reeves
The market has taken a hit recently, but that only makes these companies attractive stocks to buy on the pullback.

3 (More) Mistakes to Avoid With Your ETF Portfolio

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The ETF universe has expanded in a number of ways, and some new potholes have opened up as a result. Use these tips to keep your portfolio rolling.

How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Bear Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
When you're expecting a bear market, don't just jump from stocks to cash. There's a better way to prepare portfolio.

XLU – Triple Your Dividends With Naked Puts

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking to squeeze more dividends out of the income-happy XLU, consider naked puts on the ETF.

The Hidden Dangers of Defensive Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Defensive stocks - including dividend ETFs, low volatility ETFs, and the consumer staples and utilities sectors - are highly vulnerable to rising bond yields at this stage of the cycle.
Load More