S&P 500 Utilities
The S&P 500 Utilities sector is a classification of stocks in the S&P 500 index that are associated with the production and distribution of energy and utilities, including electric and gas utilities, multi-utilities, and independent power producers. This sector includes companies involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as the distribution of natural gas. The S&P 500 Utilities sector is often considered a defensive sector, as the services it provides tend to be in steady demand regardless of economic conditions. The sector is used as a benchmark for the performance of utility stocks and is considered a barometer of the overall health of the utility industry.
