What Is the Vanguard Utilities ETF, and Who Should Buy It?
Key takeaways
- Buying utility stocks and utility exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a good move for some situations and strategies -- like if you want to hedge against a possible tech downturn or future recession.
- Utility stocks tend to earn steady income and pay above-average dividends.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
Buying utility stocks and utility exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a good move for some situations and strategies -- like if you want to hedge against a possible tech downturn or future recession.
Utility stocks tend to earn steady income and pay above-average dividends. These companies have also benefited from rising demand for electricity related to the artificial intelligence (AI) data center build-out. But utilities have a few risks and downsides. They re not the right fit for every investor.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »