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XLU Jan 2025 64.000 call
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Utilities sector is where the 'AI craze' gets 'out of hand'
On Monday's edition of Good Buy or Goodbye, Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnick breaks down two interest rate-sensitive sectors in a higher-for-longer economic backdrop. Sosnick sees the Real Estate Select Sector (XLRE) ETF as a "good buy," explaining that it is "interest rate-sensitive on the way in and the way out. They borrow a lot of money, but they pay a high dividend typically." The ETF covers a diverse set of companies, from offices to apartments to data centers, he says, noting, "it's OK to be in a diverse sector as long as you have winners to help out the losers." He points to the boom of residential real estate as balancing out the struggling commercial side of real estate. Conversely, Sosnick believes utilities (XLU) are "a manifestation of the AI craze that's gotten a little bit out of hand." He explains that while the sector's rate structure is pretty well fixed, the infrastructure is a much greater undertaking, with high costs and a longer time to build. "So if you're piling into utilities as an AI play, it's going to take you years for that to pay off," he explains. For those who already have utilities, he encourages investors to hold, but not buy more. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Melanie Riehl
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AI has already managed the impossible — making utilities a hot trade: Morning Brief
AI has done a lot of impressive stuff to the stock market. But perhaps most impressively, it's turned "boring" utilities into an exciting trade.
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Why these 'left-behinds' are the best AI plays: Strategist
As the hype surrounding artificial intelligence continues to captivate markets, investors may seek opportunities beyond the large-cap names that have dominated the spotlight. JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Hugh Gimber joins Catalysts to highlight lesser-known AI plays. Gimber acknowledges AI's continued strength but emphasizes that "there is no AI revolution to be had without the infrastructure to support it." He points to the often overlooked "left-behinds" fueling the AI movement as promising investment opportunities. These include data centers, clean power generation, and raw materials, making sectors such as industrials, utilities, and Asian markets well positioned for investors seeking exposure to AI plays. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Angel Smith
