Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)
| Assets | $14.01B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| PE Ratio | 22.28 |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Payout Ratio | 75.47% |
| 1-Year Return | -11.03% |
| Volume | 11,212,536 |
| Open | 63.27 |
| Previous Close | 63.41 |
| Day's Range | 62.91 - 63.46 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.77 |
| 52-Week High | 72.27 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Dec 16, 1998 |
About XLU
Fund Home PageThe Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Utilities Select Sector index, a market-cap-weighted index of US utilities stocks drawn exclusively from the S&P 500. XLU was launched on Dec 16, 1998 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
58.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 13.30% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 8.13% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 7.94% |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.99% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 4.54% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. | D | 4.18% |
| PG&E Corporation | PCG | 4.10% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 3.97% |
| Exelon Corporation | EXC | 3.79% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. | XEL | 3.63% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.59717 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.5216 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.5366 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.48975 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.57224 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.50142 | Sep 22, 2022 |
News
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The New Year is almost upon us and, with it, the next earnings reporting cycle. The calendar Q1/fiscal Q4 cycle is expected to bring another quarter of growth for the S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY and may set...
The most upgraded utility stocks, and why it matters
For two reasons, the Utility Sector NYSEARCA: XLU and Utility stocks should be on every investor's radar. The first is that the sector will produce the 2nd strongest YOY growth of any sector in Q4, an...
Utilities may be the best play for a turbulent holiday quarter
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Dependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fire
Exactly what you'd think: utilities stocks, which are tried-and-true dividend payers, are trending higher. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLU is up 4.72% in the past week.
Stocks: Why utilities could be October's standout star
Stocks have been feeling the heat in the month of October, with only a few sectors being the exception. One of which is the utilities sector, leading in monthly gains while lagging the farthest behind...
The Bond Sell-Off Might Be Over. Buy These Stocks to Win.
Bond yields are showing signs that they have peaked. If they keep dropping, it would make a host of stocks look attractive including Duke Energy, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson.
Dislocation in utilities has created an attractive buying opportunity, says KeyBanc's Sophie Karp
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Steer clear of financials, 'uphill climb' ahead: Strategist
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Chart Master: What's next for the traditional safety plays
Carter Worth, Worth Charting, joins 'Fast Money' to talk safety trades in the current market.
Utilities suffer steepest one-day-decline since April 2020
Utilities are often viewed as a safe investment with a reliable dividend but recently, the sector has been hit by rising interest rates. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) is down 21% year-to...
Utilities stocks ‘decimated' by rising rates fall into uncommon trading territory, Bespoke chart shows
Utilities stocks have dropped into unusual territory, after being “decimated” by rising interest rates, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
Utilities stocks are on pace for worst day since 2020 as Treasury yields resume climb
The S&P 500 utilities sector XX:SP500.55 declined by 5.6% on Monday afternoon, reaching its lowest level since June 2020 in the final hour of trading as Treasury yields resumed their climb after the U...
The 2 highest yielding S&P 500 sector ETFs are Q3's worst performers
The two worst performing S&P 500 sectors during the third quarter were utilities and real estate investment trusts, as a jump in Treasury yields made those high-yielding sectors less attractive despit...
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'Defensive' Stocks Are Getting Crushed in a Falling Market. Why It's Time to Buy.
The problem isn't the outlook for earnings at utilities and makers of consumer staples. Higher yields on Treasury debt are hurting the shares.
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Final Trades: Uber, Hess & more
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The Fed Will Send These Safe Dividends Soaring In 2024
We're bullish on utilities now because this economy is bogging out. We got more proof of that last week, with China posting an anemic 0.8% growth rate in Q2.
VettaFi Voices On: The Coming End of Earnings Season
Hi VettaFi Voices, we are heading toward the last week of the Q2 earnings season. Now seems like a good time to assess how things have gone so far and what we can expect from next week.
Keybanc: The northeast heatwave translates into more demand, not stronger earnings
Sophie Karp, Equity Research Analyst at Keybac Capital Markets, discusses how the upcoming U.S. heatwave may impact utility stocks.
Final Trades: American Express, JPMorgan, Microsoft & XLU
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Mizuho: Utilities have underperformed this year, but earnings look promising
Anthony Crowdell, Mizuho Research Analyst, discusses the utilities sector following the Fed's latest rate decision.
Utilities Stocks and Other Sectors Offer Safety in the Debt-Ceiling Showdown
On average, the S&P 500 utilities sector drops only in the low-single-digit percentage points when debt-ceiling concerns rear their head, according to a study by RBC.