PowerShares SmallCap Utilities ETF: Higher Dividend Yield, Better Performance

PowerShares S&P SmallCap Utilities ETF (XLUS $28) offers investors an interesting combination of yield and potential growth. Launched last April by INVESCO, XLUS replicates the S&P SmallCap Utility Index, a sub-sector of the venerable S&P Utility Index. SPDR Utility ETF (XLU - $31) replicates the much larger Index. Many utility and income investors are seeking more exposure to small-cap utilities, but do not desire to give up yield or greatly increase their risk exposure through a few poor selections. XLUS could fill this void.... Read more