What is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)?

XLU is an ETF that tracks the performance of utility sector companies from the S&P 500, such as electric, gas, and water providers.

Why is the utilities sector considered "defensive"?

It is considered "defensive" because demand for essential services like electricity and water remains stable even during economic downturns, leading to predictable revenues.

How do interest rates affect XLU?

XLU is highly sensitive to interest rates. Rising rates can hurt utility stocks because they often carry large amounts of debt and their high dividends become less attractive compared to bonds.

XLU trades on U.S. stock exchanges during regular market hours.

Is XLU a good ETF for income investors?

Yes, XLU is very popular with income investors due to the utility sector's long history of paying consistent and relatively high dividends.

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities ETF (XLU) Price Today — Live Chart and Analysis

SPDR Select Sector Fund is an exchange-traded fund traded in the USA. The Fund aims is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Utilities Select Sector Index. The Index tracks communication services, electrical power providers, and natural gas distributors.

Buy price

44.45

Sell price

44.44

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities chart

Price Performance

1 week
+0.71% +0.71%

1 month
+3.17% +3.17%

YTD
+30.01% +30.01%

Year
+34.2% +34.2%

5 years
+112.91% +112.91%

Information regarding past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Analysis

The fund invests mainly in large size US companies in the Utilities sector. As a result, its performance is affected by factors that affect these sector’s companies such as regulations, energy prices, and environmental issues. These companies usually offer relatively high dividend payments due to their stable business and are considered countercyclical stocks, making the fund an ideal choice in severe market downturns.

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Trade

Choose XLU, set the amount, and click buy or sell — that’s it!

SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities

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