If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 21, 2013.
2025 has, for many investors, been the tale of two markets. The start of the year saw new policy decisions and the first brush with tariffs.
This article provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. Gas and water utilities are slightly undervalued while electricity/multi-utilities are overvalued. FUTY ETF is an equivalent to XLU for long-term investors, but lower liquidity makes it less compelling for trading strategies.
Thanks to AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy reshaping the global economy, one under-the-radar sector surging to the forefront is utilities. Long considered a sleepier, more defensive, “old economy” play, utilities stocks and ETFs are quickly becoming the backbone of the digital and green revolution.
The Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) was launched on 10/21/2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.
This article provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector based on industry metrics focusing on value, quality and momentum. Water utilities are undervalued by 14% versus 11-year averages, while electricity and multi-utilities are overvalued by 11%. FUTY and XLU ETFs offer similar long-term performance and risk, but XLU's higher liquidity makes it preferable for trading purposes.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.
The utilities sector is thriving due to increased power demand, robust capital investments, and solid earnings growth, making it a top play for 2025. Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF stands out for its diversified portfolio, high dividend yield, and low expense ratio, outperforming peers. FUTY offers a diversified exposure to large, mid, and small caps, with a lower per share price and better valuation metrics than IDU and XLU.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.
Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.
This article provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. Water utilities are currently undervalued by 14% relative to 11-year averages, while other subsectors are overvalued by 9-10%. Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY) is an equivalent to XLU for long-term investors.
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.