XLU: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Finding Bond-Like Income With Utilities

    May 01, 2013
    The traditional utility sector has become a happy hunting ground for income seekers.
  2. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/1

    February 01, 2013
    Bullish sentiment continues to dominate on Wall Street as upbeat corporate earnings are keeping confidence levels ...
  3. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read

    February 01, 2013
    Bullish sentiment continues to dominate on Wall Street as upbeat corporate earnings are keeping confidence levels ...
  4. Tough Road For Utilities ETFs?

    January 14, 2013
    Utilities stocks (and ETFs) have generally fared quite well in the last few years, thanks to an interest in low ...
  5. The Most Tradable Stock In Each Sector SPDR ETF

    December 11, 2012
    Sector ETFs give you a convenient way to monitor, analyze and trade different sectors of the economy. When the ...
  6. The 5 Most Important Chart Patterns For ETF Traders

    December 05, 2012
    Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and ...
  7. So Much for Safety: Utility ETFs in Bear Territory - ETF ...

    November 27, 2012
    Although investors now have a firmer grip on the political picture, and with China and Europe seemingly staving off ...
  8. Daily ETF Roundup: A Slow Cyber Monday

    November 26, 2012
    Markets enjoyed a strong rally on “Black Friday” as they look to make a run higher for the end of November. But ...
  9. 3 Sector ETFs with Solid Yields - ETF News And Commentary

    November 21, 2012
    Thanks to low bond rates and a seemingly endless parade of QE, investors have pushed to equities for yield. Yet many ...
  10. Daily ETF Roundup: All Eyes On The Election

    November 05, 2012
    Markets were relatively quiet on the day, as investors seem to be holding their breath for the U.S. presidential ...
  11. 3 Ways to Invest Your Money Now

    October 09, 2012
    In a market buffeted by global cross-currents and worries over the “fiscal cliff,” MoneyShow’s ...
  12. Charts Are Aligning For XLU

    October 01, 2012
    Back-and-forth trading with a downward bias permeated markets all of last week as profit-taking pressures proved too ...
  13. The Week Ahead: What Do Sectors Say About the Economy

    September 29, 2012
    Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility ...
  14. Daily ETF Roundup: Street Edges Lower As European ...

    September 24, 2012
    Profit taking pressures from last week spilled over as investors continued to express their concerns over looming ...
  15. 4 “Recession Proof” ETFs

    August 09, 2012
    The clouds of uncertainty looming over the global economy since the most recent financial meltdown have yet to ...
  16. 5 “Recession Proof” ETFs

    August 09, 2012
    The clouds of uncertainty looming over the global economy since the most recent financial meltdown have yet to ...
  17. The Week Ahead: Did The ECB Put a Floor Under Stock Prices?

    July 28, 2012
    All it took was a few words from Europe's top banker to turn stocks around, but can the momentum last? MoneyShow's ...
  18. 4 Market-Leading Sectors for Q3

    July 03, 2012
    The technical action in these four sectors suggests that investors should look here as the markets enter the ...
  19. Adding Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    June 26, 2012
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  20. Seeking Safety This Summer

    June 22, 2012
    A defensive stance could be the best offense going into the summer. The consumer staples, healthcare and utility ...
  21. 4 ETFs Yielding More Than Double 10-Year Treasuries

    June 07, 2012
    It's common knowledge that years of easy money, dollar-crushing monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve has led ...
  22. Revisiting A Risk Off Trade

    May 01, 2012
    Revisiting A Risk Off Trade
  23. The Week Ahead: Will Earnings Revive the Rally?

    April 21, 2012
    Despite recent gains, critical market internals suggest the correction is not yet over, but more upside earnings ...
  24. It's Spring...Time to Take Profits

    April 06, 2012
    As the weak season for stocks approaches, it’s probably best to shift your big winners from the recent rally ...
  25. 3 Obvious High-Probability Trades

    March 31, 2012
    Basic sector rotation themes can be used to uncover the strongest stocks and sectors for long trades, as well as the ...
  26. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    March 20, 2012
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  27. A Big Bet On "Spicy" Utilities

    March 19, 2012
    For investors, betting on growth-oriented utility firms could alleviate the anticipated underperformance of the sector.
  28. Savvy Investors Buying These Utilities

    March 09, 2012
    Volume patterns suggest astute investors are buying these two utilities stocks, both of which are good buys for ...
  29. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    February 28, 2012
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  30. 3 Sectors Leading the Charge

    February 08, 2012
    Investors looking for the market’s strongest sectors should look to materials and industrials, whose strong ...
  31. 2011 Winners Struggle In 2012

    January 18, 2012
    These are two stocks and ETFs that are struggling in 2012 after a strong 2011.
  32. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    January 18, 2012
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  33. Sector Selection Is the Key for 2012

    January 09, 2012
    A proven combination of technical methods that successfully identified the strongest and weakest sectors in 2011 is ...
  34. The Week Ahead: Will the Grinch Steal Christmas?

    December 20, 2011
    The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over ...
  35. The Strongest Sector Can Still Go Higher

    December 20, 2011
    The utilities sector has surprisingly outperformed all others this year, and recent price and volume action in the ...
  36. Money Managers With Huge Yields

    November 29, 2011
    Money managers with gigantic dividends look really attractive, only Europe is looming over everything.
  37. The Utilities Sector Is Still Full Of Bargains

    November 28, 2011
    For those looking for stability in this roller coaster market, the utilities sector should be on the top of your list.
  38. The Week Ahead: Will the Supercommittee Sink the Markets?

    November 22, 2011
    It could be a couple of weeks until we know the true effect of the latest US debt debate in the markets, but there ...
  39. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    November 16, 2011
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  40. Financial ETFs That Can Hurt Your Portfolio

    November 07, 2011
    History shows that using financial ETFs as a long-term investing strategy isn't wise.
  41. Under The Radar Utility Stocks

    October 21, 2011
    Utilities have produced superior returns this year, and there's still value to be had in a few under-the-radar ...
  42. 3 Defensive ETFs with Strong Technicals

    September 01, 2011
    Some of the defensive sectors look like they will continue to show strength, says Michael Thompson, who travels the ...
  43. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    August 30, 2011
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  44. The Week Ahead: The Market Doesn't Need Another Storm

    August 28, 2011
    Hurricane Irene looks tough enough, but the barrage of economic news next week could be even more of a problem for ...
  45. 4 Surviving Sectors

    August 18, 2011
    Only four sectors are higher for the year, but RS analysis indicates that a few are likely to outperform in the ...
  46. Utilities: A Better Choice Than Bonds

    August 12, 2011
    With investors seeking safety in treasury bonds, the yields on certain traditional equity income sectors are at ...
  47. The Week Ahead: More "Bizarro World"

    July 31, 2011
    It’s all about the debt-ceiling debate right now, and mounting fears have caused technical damage that will ...
  48. 3 Sizzling Summer Sectors

    July 22, 2011
    Strong market performance this week has set up favorable risk/reward buying opportunities in top-performing sector ...
  49. Week Ahead: Fireworks Coming Early?

    June 26, 2011
    Something's got to give as we approach Independence Day, as the quixotic action last week hurt both quick-hit ...
  50. Sweet Summer Sectors

    June 26, 2011
    Health care, consumer staples, and utilities have led the market this quarter, and another sector is now emerging as ...
  51. The Week Ahead: Is the Worst of the Selling Over?

    June 21, 2011
    Indicators are mixed, and any number of events next week could tip the scales to the bears or bulls, but sideways ...
  52. Out With Risk; In With Safe

    May 27, 2011
    New winners and losers say the market is headed for a major correction, and the disparity is big enough to merit a ...
  53. Power Up With Utility Stocks

    May 09, 2011
    The utility sector offers stable dividends and predictable cash flows for portfolios.
  54. Add Income To Your Portfolio With Infrastructure

    April 15, 2011
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  55. Utilities Are Still A Bargain

    March 30, 2011
    The utility sector offers stable dividends and predictable cash flows for portfolios.
  56. Power Up With Utilities

    November 29, 2010
    Boring, traditional utilities may offer a better bargain for investors.
  57. Utilities Rising

    September 28, 2010
    In a sector whose moves are akin to watching paint dry, comes three companies sporting impressive growth.
  58. Finding Gold In Garbage

    August 19, 2010
    While it is a dirty job, the waste management industry could be exactly what a portfolio needs in this time uncertainty.
  59. Finding Yield With Utilities

    July 27, 2010
    Income investors are at impasse, and the need for higher income yields can be found in the utility sector.
  60. The 5 Best Stocks From This Bear Market

    July 08, 2010
    To buck a 15% correction in the market and rise in value is a feat only the best companies can achieve.
  61. 3 Stocks Institutional Investors Love

    July 05, 2010
    Find out what the professional investor craves, and which stocks are likely to deliver.
  62. 3 Utilities With A Decade's Double-Digit EPS Growth

    June 25, 2010
    These three stocks pay dividends as good as (or better than) than a 10-year treasury.
  63. Sectors That Offer Safety

    May 20, 2010
    After a rough start in May, investors are searching for safety, and two sectors to watch are utilities and consumer ...
  64. 3 Utilities With Positive Growth And Hefty Yields

    May 17, 2010
    These three utilities have over a decade of high yields and positive growth.
  65. Infrastructure Income

    May 14, 2010
    While most investors go for capital gains when investing in infrastructure companies, income seekers have a lot to ...
  66. Top 3 U.S. Utilities

    May 03, 2010
    All utilities are not created equal. These three offer superior fundamentals.
  67. 3 Utilities With A Decade's Double Digit Growth

    March 26, 2010
    Long term revenue and earnings numbers caught the eye of a great number of mutual and pension fund managers.
  68. 4 Overlooked Utilities Offering Great Value

    March 04, 2010
    Look for the best in this sector to shine as economic numbers prove more optimistic.
  69. Flipping The Switch On High-Yield Utilities

    February 19, 2010
    Utility stocks, one of the worst performers in 2009, have appeal for income investors in 2010.
  70. 2009 Worst To Be 2010 Best?

    January 07, 2010
    The last year has been dissappointing for utilities and telecom but the last four weeks suggest 2010 could be much ...
  71. Utilities Yields Worth Considering

    December 10, 2009
    Despite underperforming thus far in 2009, the attractive yields coupled with the inherent stability of utilities ...
  72. Infrastructure Plays Using ETFs

    May 18, 2009
    With signs of a market recovery, it may be time to revisit infrastructure ETFs in anticipation of worldwide ...
  73. Lighting Up Dividends With High-Yield Utilities

    February 24, 2009
    While some utility companies presently offer solid yields, others are cutting.
  74. Embrace Low Expense Utilities

    December 04, 2008
    The tug-of-war over Constellation Energy signals a bright future for electricity producers. Low-cost utility ETFs ...
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