2026 Stock Market Crash Coming? 3 Best ETFs to Protect You Now

History shows that midterm election years aren't always great years for the S&P 500.

24/7 Wall Street • 9 hours ago

Should You Invest in the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, the State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 23, 2026

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Endangerment Finding And The XLU

The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) faces a policy shift as the EPA rescinds the 2009 endangerment finding, impacting coal plant retirements. Surging electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and data centers, challenges the feasibility of phasing out coal generation as previously planned. Coal-friendly policies are a net negative for IPPs like CEG and VST, but largely neutral for regulated utilities such as NEE, SO, DUK, D, and AEP.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

Retirees Should Know The XLU Utility ETF Has Paid Dividends Every Year Since 1999 Without Interruption

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLU) generates income by holding dividend-paying utility companies and passing those dividends to shareholders.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 19, 2026

7-9% Yields: 2 Of The Best Monthly Dividend Machines Pumping Cash

One 7% yielding monthly-paying investment is trading at one of its widest discounts in years. The other quietly yields over 9% and has been growing its payout for five years in a row. While I like both, they also come with risks to keep in mind.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

Energy Leads This Year As Tech And Financials Fall Behind

Energy, basic materials, and defensive consumer stocks are in. Tech and financials are out.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Why Diversification via ETFs Is the Move for February

With investors selling stocks after perfectly “good” quarters due to high AI spending plans, it really feels like tech stocks can't win in this climate.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 9, 2026

Why I Stopped Buying Rental Properties To Buy Dividend Stocks Instead

Rental properties are often pitched as better investments than dividend stocks. I strongly disagree. Dividend stocks are not only more rewarding, but they are also safer and help you optimize for your lifestyle and career. Here is why.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 6, 2026

ETFs to Play as Investors Chase Diversification Amid Tech Rout

From "software-mageddon" to rising AI capex pressuring Big Tech, diversification via defensive and global ETFs gains focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 6, 2026