This monthly article offers a top-down view of the utilities sector based on value, quality, and momentum metrics. It may also help analyze sector ETFs such as Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( XLUFred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010. Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio in ...