XLU
Utilities Sector ETF (SPDR)etfXLU · 90-day price history
Prediction models
All predictions →Trend follower
Horizon: 1 week
How this worksHide explanation
Compares a 10-day vs 50-day moving average. When the short-term average rises above the long-term average, the trend is up.
Not financial advice. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results.
Momentum
Horizon: 1 week
How this worksHide explanation
Uses RSI (a gauge of recent buying/selling intensity) and 5-day rate-of-change to judge whether the stock has been pushed too far in one direction.
Not financial advice. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results.
Statistical trend
Horizon: 1 month
How this worksHide explanation
Fits a trend line through the last 60 days of prices and measures how far the current price has strayed from it.
Not financial advice. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results.
Multi-factor + news
Horizon: 1 week
Accuracy reflects technical signals only. News sentiment is live.
How this worksHide explanation
Combines trend (25%), momentum (25%), volume (15%), and AI-analysed news sentiment (35%) from your trusted sources into one score.
Not financial advice. Past accuracy does not guarantee future results.
Bull / Bear thesis
AI analysisDefensive sector leadership benefits utilities
Defensive sectors leading market positions utilities favorably
BenzingaMarket earnings remain strong
Strong third-quarter earnings support utility company fundamentals
YahooRate stabilization supports utility valuations
Normalized rate environment reduces refinancing pressures for utilities
Price actionModest gains despite defensive leadership
Up only 0.29% despite strong defensive sector tailwinds
Price actionEarnings strength may be peaking
Current earnings cycle strength could face headwinds going forward
Price actionUtility valuations pressured by rate normalization
Higher rate environment creates valuation challenges even with stable rates
Price actionAI-generated from recent news and price action. Not financial advice. Educational only.
Seasonality
~5y of historyAvg return by month · %
This month historically: +1.13% on average, up 80% of 5 years.
Avg return by weekday · %
Historical pattern only — seasonality is not a prediction and often breaks.
Recent news
Benzinga · Oct 22
Defensive sectors, including utilities, are outperforming as investors seek stability and income amid growth sector uncertainty.
AI research companion
AI Research Companion
Loading…
Ready to paper trade XLU?
Switch to Portfolio mode to buy and sell with $100k of simulated funds.