Water utilities are undervalued by 18% versus 11-year averages, while electricity/multi-utilities and gas utilities are slightly overvalued. iShares U.S. Utilities ETF offers similar long-term risk/return as XLU, despite higher fees and broader sector exposure. XLU is preferable for trading and tactical allocation due to higher liquidity, while RSPU offers more balanced company exposure.
The iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) was launched on June 12, 2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.
iShares U.S. Utilities ETF offers diversified exposure to U.S. utilities, including electricity, gas, water, and waste management companies. IDU has been a reliable, defensive investment, particularly during periods of concern over broader equity valuations. The ETF delivered strong results in early 2025, validating a previous 'buy' recommendation despite the S&P 500's robust performance.
IDU hits a 52-week high, fueled by a rare seven-month utility rally and growing investor interest in sector momentum.
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Launched on 06/12/2000, the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Evaluating iShares U.S. Utilities ETF as an investment option, focusing on U.S. utilities like electricity, gas, water, and waste management services. Other cyclical sectors, such as Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials are more expensive, making Utilities a potential value play. Climate and political risks are present, but I believe the potential value here outweighs those risks. I am shifting my rating on IDU to "buy."
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
This article provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector, using fundamental and momentum metrics. Water utilities are close to their historical baseline in valuation, while other industries are moderately overvalued. iShares U.S. Utilities ETF and XLU have similar performance and risk profiles, but IDU's higher expense ratio and lower liquidity make XLU a more attractive option.
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
For investors seeking momentum, iShares U.S. Utilities ETF IDU is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 50.15% from its 52-week low price of $68.87/share.