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Utilities have outperformed the market—here's why that trend could suddenly reverse. Warren Buffett issued a chilling warning about utilities—investors should take notice. We share our current outlook on utilities stocks as well as some of our top picks of the moment.

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Three major macro factors are causing a lot of turmoil in markets right now. Infrastructure is positioned to benefit from these three major macro factors. I share some specific picks for turning today's market chaos into long-term dividend growth and real wealth.

Since my last writing, the XLU-NEE yield spread has plunged to the lowest level in at least a decade. This indicates that NEE's valuation risk is extremely low compared to the broader utility sector. I am optimistic for NEE to sustain ~10% annual dividend growth rate given its past dividend growth record and the guidance provided in its Q1 earnings report.

The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, while non-US stocks benefit from an international backlash against US tariffs. My buy list is narrowing, focusing on undervalued, high-conviction dividend growth stocks like Blackstone and Alphabet, despite market volatility.

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Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is holding ground amid the tariff-induced market volatility. The growth of data centers energy consumption and capital investments provides a favorable background for profits in the utility sector. XLU offers an attractive dividend yield, which, along with the estimated upside, could deliver up to a 20% total return 12 months ahead.