IDU News and Press, iShares U.S. Utilities From 03/07/24

2024-03-07 14:02:15 ET Utilities continue to receive little love from Wall Street, as the defensive segment is the only S&P 500 sector that is currently trading in negative territory over the past year. At the same time, it's also the second worst performing sector in 2024 and now ...

2024-03-07 13:38:32 ET Summary The article evaluates the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF as an investment option in the Utilities sector. I see merit in building defensive positions due to concerns about concentrated gains in the market. IDU is seen as a smart choice due to its pas...

2024-03-06 11:45:36 ET Summary With the broader market focused on the future potential of artificial intelligence, traditional value stocks such as regulated utilities are currently attracting little to no interest. WEC Energy Group is undoubtedly one of the best-run utilities in ...

2024-03-05 19:55:00 ET Summary In the current economy are utility stocks a defensive investment? What does it mean when we hear that utilities are sensitive to interest rates? What should we expect from utilities earnings this year? Utilities are considered by many t...

2024-02-23 17:33:52 ET Summary The BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust offers a high level of income with a current yield of 7.40%, higher than most stock indices. The BOE closed-end fund's strategy includes writing covered call options, and providing a source of income from ...

2024-02-19 07:57:04 ET Summary The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund offers investors a high level of income from a combination of fixed-income securities and common stocks. The fund's 9.10% yield is attractive for investors seeking a high level of income, and it is surprisingly ...

2024-02-15 03:24:24 ET Summary The John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers a high level of current income with an 8.70% yield, higher than the S&P 500 Index and Alerian MLP Index. The fund focuses on common equities, particularly utility stocks, which provide s...

2024-02-10 07:18:00 ET Stock Traders Daily has produced this trading report using a proprietary method.  This methodology seeks to optimize the entry and exit levels to maximize results and limit risk, and it is also applied to Index options, ETFs, and futures for our subscribers. This...

2024-01-19 17:30:00 ET Stock Traders Daily has produced this trading report using a proprietary method.  This methodology seeks to optimize the entry and exit levels to maximize results and limit risk, and it is also applied to Index options, ETFs, and futures for our subscribers. This...

2024-01-03 05:44:57 ET Summary The utility sector, which has been overlooked in recent years, is attracting attention as a defensive investment option. Italian grid operator Terna SpA has outperformed popular utility-focused ETFs and offers solid financials and growth potential. ...