Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
13% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 142 | Existing positions closed: 126
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 515 | Existing positions reduced: 466
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,344 [Q4 2024] → 1,330 (-14) [Q1 2025]
5.26% less ownership
Funds ownership: 67.93% [Q4 2024] → 62.68% (-5.26%) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $12.7B [Q4 2024] → $10.9B (-$1.87B) [Q1 2025]
19% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 43 [Q4 2024] → 35 (-8) [Q1 2025]
68% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $967M | Put options by funds: $3.01B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about XLU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
XLU: Buy On Rise In Power Demand, Economic Outlook
XLU remains a buy for me, offering reliability, low valuation, and strong liquidity, though I suggest it as a smaller portfolio allocation due to modest growth. Lower interest rates are likely ahead, which should boost utility stocks as investors seek stable dividends and potential price appreciation. Rising data center electricity demand positions utilities, especially XLU's top holdings, for steady growth as AI and storage needs surge.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
5 Sector ETFs Set to Power Q2 Earnings Growth
XLY, ITA, VGT, XLF and XLU are positioned to benefit as Q2 earnings growth takes off across key S&P 500 sectors.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?
Launched on 12/16/1998, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Important Warning For Infrastructure Stocks: 4 Major Looming Risks
Infrastructure investing offers durable cash flows and strong dividend growth potential, making it attractive amid rising institutional interest and AI-driven capital spending. However, there are major macro risks hanging over the sector. We discuss how we are selecting infrastructure stocks to mitigate this risk.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
1 Very Overrated And 1 Very Underrated High Yield Fund
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 another that is being underrated.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Buy America, says John Hancock's Matthew Miskin
Matthew Miskin, John Hancock Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss markets, small and mid-caps and the industrial sector.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
XLU: The Utilities Sector Offers A Great Long-Term Opportunity
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 sustained demand, positioning the sector for robust earnings and dividend growth. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF (XLU) offers diversified, low-cost exposure to top utilities, with strong liquidity and a 2.7% dividend yield.
Neutral
Finbold
1 month ago
ChatGPT picks 2 defensive ETFs to buy in June 2025
With economic uncertainty still clouding the markets, investors are likely looking into defensive strategies to protect their portfolios.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Retire On Dividends With This 7%-Yielding Low-Stress Portfolio
Retiring on dividend cash flow offers predictable income and long-term growth, making it ideal for offsetting inflation and market volatility risks. I share the key principles for building a low-stress, high-yield portfolio for retirement. I share a model portfolio with numerous picks that combine for a ~7% yield and the potential to deliver inflation-beating dividend growth.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Fast Money: XLU, QQQ, QBTS
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
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