XLU · Price change
+0.12%Latest session- 1 month
- −0.69%
- 3 months
- −2.86%
- Year to date
- +0.91%
- Representative fund
- XLU
What you’re looking at.
XLU is a sector fund used here to represent utilities companies in the S&P 500. The percentages shown describe the fund’s price changes, rather than every company’s experience.
Why it matters.
Comparing sectors helps reveal whether a market move is shared broadly or concentrated in a few industries. It can also reveal exposures you already hold through broader funds.
What this number cannot tell you.
A sector fund concentrates on one part of the economy. Its companies may face similar risks, and a few large holdings can have substantial influence. These figures exclude distributions and are not forecasts.
A question worth asking.
How much exposure to this industry do I have across funds, individual shares, and my employment?