As A Water Crisis Threatens The Globe, These 3 Dividend Paying Water Utilities Could See Their Market Caps Balloon

Friday, 4 November 2022, 21:51:54
The Invesco Water Resources ETF (NASDAQ: PHO ) is down approximately 21% year-to-date, compared to the S&P 500 which is down roughly 22% year-to-date. Although water utilities have fallen in line with the market, they still make an attractive investment as water is one of the most important resources in the world . The World Health Organization reported 884 million people do not have access to safe drinking water and according to UN-Water more than 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries. A global water crisis could continue to worsen with scorching droughts and climate change, which could cause 700 million people to be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030, the Global Water Institute reported. Here are three water utility stocks to consider. Go To: $1.5 Million Bet On Global Water Resources? 4 Stocks Insiders Are Buying Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG ) is offering a dividend yield of 2.62% or $1.15 per share … Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Essential Utilities Stock: Add On Further Weakness (NYSE:WTRG)

Sunday, 30 October 2022, 12:54:39
Essential Utilities is one of the top performing utility stocks. Click here to read its valuation, dividend history and why I consider adding on weakness.
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Essential Utilities Inc Shares Fall 2.2% Below Previous 52-Week Low – Market Mover

Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 02:00:00
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) shares closed 2.2% lower than its previous 52 week low, giving the company a market cap of $10B. The stock is currently down 22.8% year-to-date, down 9.9% over the past 12 months, and up 23.7% over the past five years. This week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.6%, and the S&P 500 fell 5.4%. Trading Activity Trading volume this week was 14.0% lower than the 20-day average.Beta, a measure of the stock’s volatility relative to the overall market stands at 0.0. Technical Indicators The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the stock was under 30, indicating it may be underbought.MACD, a trend-following momentum indicator, indicates a downward trend.The stock closed below its Bollinger band, indicating it may be oversold.
Market Comparative Performance The company's share price is the same as the S&P 500 Index , beats it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5-year basis The company's share price is the same as the Dow Jones Industrial Average , beats it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5-year basis The company share price is the same as the performance of its peers in the Utilities industry sector , lags it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5 year basis Per Group Comparative Performance The company's stock price performance year-to-date lags the peer average by -650.4% The company's stock price performance over the past 12 months lags the peer average by -206.0% The company's price-to-earnings ratio, which relates a company's share price to its earnings per share, is 172.1% higher than the average peer.

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7 Water Stocks With the Highest Dividends to Buy Now

Sunday, 18 September 2022, 19:42:31
In this article, I’ll be looking at some water stocks with dividends. These stocks don’t have the highest dividends in the market, but they offer among the highest payouts in the sector. Aside from water stocks’ dividends, however, there are several reasons to consider investing in the sector. To begin with, water is a commodity that will always be needed. This is particularly true because water crises are emerging in several countries, including the United States. In several Western states, a multi-year drought may necessitate government restricting water use by up to 25%. And like many commodity stocks, a key reason to invest in water stocks is their reliable dividends. In volatile markets, it’s always a good idea to invest in companies that pay you to own their stocks. And then, there’s the current “risk-off” environment. In light of all of these factors, you can see why water stocks with dividends are in a sweet spot between growth and value. Many of these stocks are outperforming the market simply because of the laws of supply and demand.
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The 3 Best Water Funds for Opportunity-Focused Investors

Friday, 16 September 2022, 18:53:15
Water is one of the world’s most widely used and coveted resources. Similar to other commodities like gold and oil, water assets can significantly diversify any portfolio. Accordingly, the search for the best water funds investors can buy, to provide diversified exposure to this space, is a worthwhile quest Of course, with commodities on a tear, many water funds have done quite well of late. Supply chain constraints have led to situations where utilities and other safe-haven assets have gotten bid up. Interestingly, this has happened while interest rates have risen. That’s not normally the case, since many such assets are viewed as substitutes for bonds. And with bond yields now actually providing investors with some meaningful returns, the question is whether the rally of utilities and their peers can continue. There aren’t many exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide direct exposure to the water sector, so finding a good fund can be difficult. For investors seeking stable, long-term total returns, however, I think there are a few opportunities to consider.
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