Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,202 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 140 | Existing positions closed: 123
9% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 505 | Existing positions reduced: 462
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,339 [Q4 2024] → 1,313 (-26) [Q1 2025]
5.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 67.86% [Q4 2024] → 62.37% (-5.49%) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $12.7B [Q4 2024] → $10.8B (-$1.92B) [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 9 articles about XLU published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
7 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 4 Sells) In The Month Of April 2025
April's market volatility, driven by tariffs and led by tech sector declines, created opportunities to deploy cash. However, it was an opportunity to reposition my portfolio as well, with 2 swap trades to de-risk my portfolio. There were 2 corporate actions in the last month that also saw two more positions removed from my CEF portfolio, but overall, I was a net buyer for the month.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Huge Quarter For Electric Utilities
Electric utilities outperformed in Q1 2025 due to favorable weather, firming demand from data centers, and higher rates for large consumers. Weather patterns improved, boosting power generation and dispelling concerns about adjusting "normal" weather expectations for solar and wind assets. Data centers committed to long-term contracts, solidifying demand and justifying significant capital investments by utilities like PNW, AEP, and Dominion.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Underrated 7-8% Yielding Picks: Monthly Dividends To Supercharge Your Early Retirement
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 today.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Important Warning For Utility Stocks: 2 Major Risks You Need To See Before Buying
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 as well as some of our top picks of the moment.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Defensive Sectors Continue To Lead U.S. Stock Market This Year
President Trump announced a US-UK trade deal yesterday, which may be an early sign of a thaw in the global trade war. Although the broad US stock market has rebounded sharply in recent weeks, the recovery has yet to reverse a wide lead for defensive equities.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Don't Sell in May and Go Away: Follow These ETF Strategies
Investors might consider some key investment strategies discussed here to navigate the May-October period more effectively.
Neutral
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Top 3 Sectors Where Valuations Are Most Below Market Levels
Whether focusing on growth stocks, value stocks, or a mix, the goal is the same: find and invest in undervalued assets. This thread remains true when considering how to invest across the 11 different stock market sectors.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Final Trade: NVS, XLU and SMMT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
3 Megatrends Are Creating A Once-In-A-Generation Boom For Infrastructure Stocks
Three major macro factors are causing a lot of turmoil in markets right now. Infrastructure is positioned to benefit from these three major macro factors. I share some specific picks for turning today's market chaos into long-term dividend growth and real wealth.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
5 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Defensive Sectors Become Sexy Again
The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, while non-US stocks benefit from an international backlash against US tariffs. My buy list is narrowing, focusing on undervalued, high-conviction dividend growth stocks like Blackstone and Alphabet, despite market volatility.
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