Utility Stocks Broke Out. Now They’re Pulling Back.
Utilities are one of the few parts of the market to hit new highs recently. Now, after a pullback, some dip buyers may get interested in the sector.
This chart of the
SPDR Utility ETF highlights the $71.10 level where prices peaked in February 2020. XLU was stuck below its old highs throughout the pandemic, and only broke out in March 2022. It’s now pulling back toward that level. Will old resistance become new support?
Second, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) is rising from below. Will it also provide support? (As an interesting side note, TradeStation data shows that only three of 11 sector funds closed above their 50-day SMAs yesterday. Consumer Staples and REITs were the other two.)
Third, XLU’s stochastic indicator has slipped into oversold territory.
Finally, it’s interesting that the recent strength in utilities has occurred after the broader market corrected. That suggests utilities are serving their traditional role as safe havens.
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This chart of the
SPDR Utility ETF highlights the $71.10 level where prices peaked in February 2020. XLU was stuck below its old highs throughout the pandemic, and only broke out in March 2022. It’s now pulling back toward that level. Will old resistance become new support?Second, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) is rising from below. Will it also provide support? (As an interesting side note, TradeStation data shows that only three of 11 sector funds closed above their 50-day SMAs yesterday. Consumer Staples and REITs were the other two.)
Third, XLU’s stochastic indicator has slipped into oversold territory.
Finally, it’s interesting that the recent strength in utilities has occurred after the broader market corrected. That suggests utilities are serving their traditional role as safe havens.
TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more.
Important Information
TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. You Can Trade, Inc. is also a wholly owned subsidiary of TradeStation Group, Inc., operating under its own brand and trademarks. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: https://www.tradestation.com/important-information.
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