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Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF (FXU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.
Sector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Utilities - Broad is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 4, placing it in top 25%.
Index Details
The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $283.70 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market. FXU seeks to match the performance of the StrataQuant Utilities Index before fees and expenses.
The StrataQuant Utilities Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by the AMEX to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX screening methodology.
Costs
When considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts in the long term if all other factors remain equal.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.64%, making it one of the most expensive products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.44%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
It is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Utilities sector--about 94.50% of the portfolio.
Looking at individual holdings, Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) accounts for about 4.30% of total assets, followed by Entergy Corporation (ETR) and National Fuel Gas Company (NFG).
The top 10 holdings account for about 39.28% of total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
So far this year, FXU has gained about 18.60%, and is up about 23.70% in the last one year (as of 09/16/2024). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $27.35 and $37.18.
The ETF has a beta of 0.67 and standard deviation of 17.45% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 41 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.
Alternatives
First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX ETF sports a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. FXU, then, is not a suitable option for investors seeking exposure to the Utilities/Infrastructure ETFs segment of the market. Instead, there are better ETFs in the space to consider.
Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) tracks Utilities Select Sector Index. Vanguard Utilities ETF has $6.51 billion in assets, Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF has $18.38 billion. VPU has an expense ratio of 0.10% and XLU charges 0.09%.
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To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.
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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NFG) Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of 51.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 15, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2024.
The Company has approximately 91.1 million shares of common stock outstanding. It has no preferred stock outstanding.
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered in Western New York that operates an integrated collection of natural gas assets across four business segments: Exploration & Production, Pipeline & Storage, Gathering, and Utility. Additional information about National Fuel is available at www.nationalfuel.com.
Analyst Contact: Natalie Fischer | 716-857-7315 Media Contact: Karen Merkel | 716-857-7654
Sempra Energy’s SRE unit, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), is set to launch a $1.5 million initiative to provide 50 fuel cards to fleet operators that are purchasing Class 8 heavy-duty natural gas trucks. This initiative is valid on purchases made between Sep. 9 and Dec. 8, 2024.
The program aims to accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels in the heavy-duty transportation sector. Each $30,000 fuel card will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the California Air Rescue Board’s carbon neutrality goals.
SRE’s Transition Toward Green Energy
Sempra Energy is continuously working to reduce GHG emissions in the transportation industry by promoting cleaner energy sources. It has been expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, which play a key role in providing lower-carbon fuel for ships, trucks and other transportation methods.
Through its Sempra Infrastructure division, the company is developing two new LNG export projects at its ECA Regas Facility. Its ECA LNG Phase 1 is currently under construction, 85% of which has been completed in June 2024, and it is expected to commence commercial operations in the summer of 2025. The company is also involved in the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project, a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
SoCalGas’ ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy has made significant progress toward converting its fleet to low and zero-emission vehicles. 38% of its fleet is already running on alternative fuels. The company aims to reach 50% by 2025 and 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
These projects aim to support the transportation sector's shift from traditional fuels to cleaner options, helping reduce emissions and promote more sustainable transportation globally.
Need for Greater Investment in Green Energy
The need for investments in green energy has never been more dire. As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, shifting to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower and biofuels is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Green energy offers a cleaner, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and helps protect the environment.
With increasing global concerns over climate change, investing in initiatives like SoCalGas' fuel card program helps accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and cleaner transportation sectors.
Heavy-duty transportation contributes significantly to emissions, and programs like this will drive the adoption of technologies aimed at cutting emissions and meeting future emission reduction targets.
Stocks to Consider
Other gas distribution companies transitioning to cleaner fuels in the industry are discussed below.
Atmos Energy Corporation ATO has been expanding its renewable natural gas operation. It has now seven flowing RNG facilities directly connected to the system. Atmos Energy also executed interconnect agreements with three additional RNG projects.
ATO has a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATO’s fiscal 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 4.1%.
MDU Resources Group, Inc. MDU is likely to continue witnessing 1-2% customer growth in the electric and natural gas segments annually through 2026. The construction of Heskett Station Unit IV, the 88-megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine in Mandan, ND, has been completed. The utility retired the Heskett I and II coal-fired units in February 2022, which should aid the company in cutting emissions.
MDU has a long-term earnings growth rate of 6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2024 earnings indicates year-over-year growth of 3.3%.
National Fuel Gas Company NFG is investing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its delivery system. It aims to lower emissions by 40% by 2030 and by 85% by 2050 from the 1990 levels.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFG’s fiscal 2024 and 2025 earnings has increased 10.1% and 8.8%, respectively, in the past 90 days to $5.13 and $6.18.
SRE Stock’s Price Movement
Shares of SRE have risen 18.3% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 16.2% growth.
SRE’s Zacks Rank
SRE currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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NiSource Inc.’s NI ongoing strategic investments to modernize infrastructure should further enhance the reliability of its operations. The company continues to add clean assets to its portfolio, which helps boost its overall performance. Given its growth opportunities, NiSource makes for a solid investment option in the utility sector.
Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.
NI’s Growth Projections & Surprise History
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 earnings per share (EPS) has increased 0.6% to $1.72 in the past 90 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 sales is pinned at $1.12 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8.6%.
NiSource’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 6%. It delivered an average earnings surprise of 20.6% in the past four quarters.
NI’s Debt Position
Currently, NiSource’s total debt to capital is 57.85%, better than the industry’s average of 60.86%.
The time-to-interest earned ratio at the end of the second quarter of 2024 was 2.8. The ratio, being greater than one, reflects the company’s ability to meet future interest obligations without difficulties.
NI’s Dividend Growth
NiSource has been consistently paying dividends to its shareholders. Currently, NiSource’s quarterly dividend is 26.5 cents per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1.06, up 6% from the previous level of $1. The company expects an annual dividend payout ratio of 60-70%. Its current dividend yield is 3.15%, better than the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s 1.28%.
NI’s Systematic Investments
NiSource continues to work on a long-term utility infrastructure modernization program. The company expects investments to be in the range of $3.3-$3.5 billion for 2024. It also projects an investment of $16.4 billion during 2024-2028. NiSource expects an annual rate base growth of 8-10% in 2023-2028, caused by its capital expenditures.
The company has a 100% regulated utility business model. NI’s planned regulated investments should improve the reliability and safety of its services and provide efficient electric and natural gas services to its increasing customer base.
NI’s Stock Price Performance
In the past six months, the stock has returned 25.4% compared with the industry’s growth of 20%.
Other Stocks to Consider
A few other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Evergy EVRG, DTE Energy DTE and Xcel Energy XEL, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
EVRG’s long-term earnings growth rate is 5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 EPS implies an improvement of 8.8% from the bottom line recorded in 2023.
DTE’s long-term earnings growth rate is 8.14%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 EPS implies an improvement of 16.9% from the bottom line recorded in 2023.
XEL’s long-term earnings growth rate is 6.4%. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 0.7% in the trailing four quarters.
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