Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)
| Assets | $13.92B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 25.40 |
| Shares Out | 187.92M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 76.65% |
| 1-Year Return | +9.21% |
| Volume | 6,798,762 |
| Open | 72.50 |
| Previous Close | 72.34 |
| Day's Range | 72.06 - 72.49 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.77 |
| 52-Week High | 72.91 |
| 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
59.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 14.30% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 7.90% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 7.23% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 6.30% |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.46% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 4.44% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. | D | 4.07% |
| PG&E Corporation | PCG | 3.59% |
| Exelon Corporation | EXC | 3.51% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated | PEG | 3.37% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.51956 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| 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 |
News
Hightower's Stephanie Link explains why the rally in utilities is just the beginning
Stephanie Link, Hightower Chief Investment Strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the utilities sector taking off recently.
Utility Stocks Have Jumped. Why It Might Be Time to Sell.
The sector's shares have moved higher, but expected dividends payments haven't grown much.
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Final Trade: UNH, XLU, EXC, META
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Final Trades: KWEB, XLE, XLU & RIG
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trades: Gartner, United Airlines & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
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
Sophie Karp, utilities and alternative energy analyst at KeyBanc, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how rising rates hurt the utilities sector dividend yield, dislocation in utilities prices creating op...
Steer clear of financials, 'uphill climb' ahead: Strategist
The rise in U.S. Treasury yields has battered utility stocks. It's part of the reason why EP Wealth Advisors Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy Adam Phillips is advising investors hold an underwe...
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...
Final Trades: IBM, Utilities & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
'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.
Final Trades: Uber, Hess & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
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.
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
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
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.