Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund : XLU

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Jon C. Ogg | Jun 2, 2019 at 11:40 AM EDT

Are Utilities Losing Their Defensive Appeal Ahead of Summer?

When times become uncertain, investors who have to maintain exposure to the stock market tend to look for defensive sectors.…

Paul Ausick | May 2, 2019 at 8:35 AM EDT

Why Utilities ETFs Are So Appealing

Investors looking for a safe place to invest that offers good yields with little volatility should take a look at…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 15, 2018 at 11:45 AM EDT

How Wall Street Is Looking at Q3 Earnings Season, Sector by Sector

24/7 Wall St. has come up with its own view on earnings season by sector, along with relative performance on…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 16, 2015 at 11:25 AM EST

Beyond Interest Rate Hikes, Problems or Contrarian Dream for Utilities Stocks?

This year has not been very kind to the utilities sector, ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike…

Chris Lange | Apr 9, 2015 at 1:55 PM EDT

Have Utilities Now Sold Off Too Much?

Institutions and retail investors alike have been exiting the utilities for the better part of the past 60 days in…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 5, 2014 at 10:15 AM EST

5 Major Midterm Election ETF Winners for 2015 and Beyond

Change is in the air after the midterm elections have swung the balance of power back to the Republican party…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 7, 2014 at 3:54 PM EST

ETFs Strategies for the Top Ten 2014 Predictions of Bob Doll

Jon OggBob Doll, Chief Equity Strategist and Senior Portfolio Manager of Nuveen Asset Management, is out with his ten predictions…

Jon C. Ogg | Oct 29, 2013 at 10:50 AM EDT

Credit Suisse Very Mixed on Utilities Outlook Despite the Recovery

ThinkstockCredit Suisse has shown a very mixed report on its coverage of utilities on Tuesday. We have seen one very…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 28, 2013 at 6:44 AM EDT

Five Ways Hedge Funds Brace for a Stock Market Crash, and You Can Too

thinkstockInvestors almost always worry about a stock market crash, but when headwinds start to look stronger than the positive forces,…

Jon C. Ogg | May 31, 2013 at 2:22 PM EDT

Rising Interest Rate Risk For Big Dividends, Sector By Sector

The bull market appears to still be alive and well for equities, but the risk of rising interest rates is…

Jon C. Ogg | May 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM EDT

Rising Interest Rates Bring New Risks to Utility Dividend Investors

ThinkstockUtility investors have been able to enjoy a true safe haven when it comes to collecting high-yield dividends and above-market…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST

Evaluating the Dividend and Tax Selling in Utilities, Closer to Attractive with Patience

thinkstockThe utility sector has suffered the wrath of selling. As these are all high-dividend stocks and as many long-term investors…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 7, 2012 at 8:10 AM EST

2012 Election Winners and Losers: Coal, Dividends, Health Care, Utilities, Oil and More

ThinkstockElection Day has come and gone. President Obama won a second term. The current electoral vote was by a margin…

Jon C. Ogg | Nov 6, 2012 at 12:29 PM EST

Election Day Rally… Risk-On or Inflation Trade?

thinkstockOn the day that the Presidential election is happening, investors are throwing money into the inflation winners. The problem is…

Jon C. Ogg | Aug 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM EDT

Twelve Major Dividend Hikes Expected Before the End of 2012

Most investors have discovered that earning less than 1% per year in short-term Treasuries or even less than 2% out in…

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Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund : XLU

All XLU Articles

Are Utilities Losing Their Defensive Appeal Ahead of Summer?

Why Utilities ETFs Are So Appealing

How Wall Street Is Looking at Q3 Earnings Season, Sector by Sector

Beyond Interest Rate Hikes, Problems or Contrarian Dream for Utilities Stocks?

Have Utilities Now Sold Off Too Much?

5 Major Midterm Election ETF Winners for 2015 and Beyond

ETFs Strategies for the Top Ten 2014 Predictions of Bob Doll

Credit Suisse Very Mixed on Utilities Outlook Despite the Recovery

Five Ways Hedge Funds Brace for a Stock Market Crash, and You Can Too

Rising Interest Rate Risk For Big Dividends, Sector By Sector

Rising Interest Rates Bring New Risks to Utility Dividend Investors

Evaluating the Dividend and Tax Selling in Utilities, Closer to Attractive with Patience

2012 Election Winners and Losers: Coal, Dividends, Health Care, Utilities, Oil and More

Election Day Rally… Risk-On or Inflation Trade?

Twelve Major Dividend Hikes Expected Before the End of 2012

Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

She Remarried at 62 and Assumed She Lost Her Late Husband’s Survivor Benefit. The Age-60 Rule Says Otherwise.

Dividend Safety Check: JEPI and Covered Call Equity Income

Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

She Remarried at 62 and Assumed She Lost Her Late Husband's Survivor Benefit. The Age-60 Rule Says Otherwise.

Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

She Remarried at 62 and Assumed She Lost Her Late Husband’s Survivor Benefit. The Age-60 Rule Says Otherwise.

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund : XLU

All XLU Articles

Are Utilities Losing Their Defensive Appeal Ahead of Summer?

Why Utilities ETFs Are So Appealing

How Wall Street Is Looking at Q3 Earnings Season, Sector by Sector

Beyond Interest Rate Hikes, Problems or Contrarian Dream for Utilities Stocks?

Have Utilities Now Sold Off Too Much?

5 Major Midterm Election ETF Winners for 2015 and Beyond

ETFs Strategies for the Top Ten 2014 Predictions of Bob Doll

Credit Suisse Very Mixed on Utilities Outlook Despite the Recovery

Five Ways Hedge Funds Brace for a Stock Market Crash, and You Can Too

Rising Interest Rate Risk For Big Dividends, Sector By Sector

Rising Interest Rates Bring New Risks to Utility Dividend Investors

Evaluating the Dividend and Tax Selling in Utilities, Closer to Attractive with Patience

2012 Election Winners and Losers: Coal, Dividends, Health Care, Utilities, Oil and More

Election Day Rally… Risk-On or Inflation Trade?

Twelve Major Dividend Hikes Expected Before the End of 2012

Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

She Remarried at 62 and Assumed She Lost Her Late Husband’s Survivor Benefit. The Age-60 Rule Says Otherwise.

Dividend Safety Check: JEPI and Covered Call Equity Income

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Same Portfolio. Same Retirement. A 10-Mile Move Costs One Couple $10,000 A Year

She Remarried at 62 and Assumed She Lost Her Late Husband's Survivor Benefit. The Age-60 Rule Says Otherwise.