XLU ETF Analysis: Utilities Sector Fund | NYSE
Utilities | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 22.976m USD | 12M Return: 4.4% | US81369Y8865 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis
Avg Turnover: 875M
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No distinct edge detected
Seasonality 11.6 years of data
How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLU) seeks to track the performance of its underlying index using a replication strategy, investing at least 95% of its total assets in the securities that make up the index. The index spans multiple utility-related industries, including electric utilities, water utilities, multi-utilities, independent power and renewable electricity producers, and gas utilities. The fund is structured as non-diversified.
Utilities companies typically operate in regulated environments, providing essential services such as electricity, natural gas, and water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The sector is generally regarded as defensive, often characterized by stable demand and predictable revenue streams, which can make utility ETFs appealing to income-oriented and risk-averse investors.
- AI data center demand surges drive utility power sales
- Federal Reserve rate cuts pressure utility bond proxies
- State regulators approve higher allowed returns on rate cases
As of August 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 43.77 with a total of 17,073,215 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.61%, over one month by -2.60%, over three months by -1.03% and over the past year by +4.42%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 42.80 (which is 2.2% or 1.5 ATR below the current price).
Utilities Sector Fund has no consensus analysts rating.