Sel Sct Utilities (XLU)
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Defensive Sectors Are Showing Signs of Weakness
Traditional defensive stocks like healthcare, utilities, and consumer goods are starting to show signs of weakness, and caution is advised at this point
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Previous Close
$75.88
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Volume (Avg. Vol.)
11.60M
Day's Range
$75.83 - $77.63
52-Week Range
$60.98 - $82.73
Dividend & Yield
$2.24 (2.88%)
XLU Stock Predictions, Articles, and Sel Sct Utilities News
Don’t Expect Utilities to Stay Defensive During a Downturn
The utilities sector is richly valued and populated by nervous investors looking for 'bond proxies,' which may prevent it from outperforming during the next downturn.
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3 Stocks That Could Still See a Short Squeeze
All in all, the bears are joining the bulls and short interest is waning fast. Still, these three stocks could soar from a short squeeze soon.
Utilities: Big Gains, But Rising Risks
The utilities sector has surged to a 15%-plus gain this year, but the group could suffer if the rally in defensive stocks peters out.
Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive
Markets are reacting to economic news released on Friday, but in the long term investors must be patient. Look for defensive plays including XLU, XLV and XLP
2 Tortoises That Look Ready to Win the Performance Race
Utilities, consumer staples stocks look attractive as investors get defensive and seek out better yield opportunities.
Watch the Utilities for the Rally’s End
Don't chase utility stocks higher right now, but make it a daily fixture in your chart-watching habits -- it could say volumes about the market's next direction.
It’s an ETF Picker’s Market
In some sectors, it just doesn’t pay to go stock shopping when you can buy the ETF instead. But that's some -- not all. Here are a few examples.
2 Utilities to Power Your Portfolio
Utility stocks have been in the doldrums for some time. However, these two picks should buck the trend.
Make Dividend Achievers a Core Holding in 2013
Dividend stocks, mutual funds and ETF's are a very good place to start looking for yield and appreciation into 2013. Here's a head start for investors.
5 Stocks to Start a College Grad’s Retirement
When it comes to retirement, the earlier you start, the better. But even if you don't have much, you can build a modest portfolio starting with these 5 stocks.
Your Best Sector Bet Going Into Year’s End
Mean reversion would seem to favor a rebound in utilities during the last month of 2012, but this sector looks better suited for a year-end rally.
Retirees Shouldn’t Fear the Storm in Utilities
Sandy has hit Con Ed hard, and 2012 in general hasn't been kind to utilities. But those in panic mode are missing the sector's point in the long term.
Are Your ETFs as Diversified as You Think?
ETFs should offer diversified exposure, but what happens when one or two stocks are running the whole show? It happens more than you think.
Get Excited About Weakening Utilities
Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.
Buy These 3 Stocks for a Utility Power Play
This year's underperformance by utilities presents some attractive bargains on high-yielding stocks. Look to these three utilities for both income and gains.
