JXI: Three Reasons I Like This Utilities Fund For The Current Environment

The Worker's AdvocateInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(10min)CommentsSummaryiShares Global Utilities ETF is evaluated as an investment at its current market price.JXI offers global utilities exposure, providing diversification across geographies and utility sub-sectors.I especially like the European exposure. This will diversify a US-centric portfolio and remove some of the regulatory uncertainty that comes with being in just one jurisdiction.This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More » Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Main Thesis/Background The purpose of this article is to discuss the iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) as an investment option at its current market price. This is my first review of this fund andThis article was written byThe Worker's Advocate9.58K FollowersFollowI have rebranded to embrace my working-class and public school roots. This is a testament for how successful investing can be life changing.I have worked in Financial Services since 2008. My undergrad was in New York, where I earned a Bachelors in Finance as a scholarship Division 1 athlete (Men's Tennis). After working in NY for three years, I relocated to North Carolina for graduate school (MBA) and now I am fortunate to split my time between Charlotte and Asheville.I keep my portfolio up-to-date and take pride in writing about funds, stocks, and sectors I actually invest in. I know my followers appreciate this approach.My strategy: Invest in quality, diversify, add at the right times, and focus on the long run. Chasing risk, trying to get "rich" quickly, or following advice you don't understand are all pitfalls I made. That experience was a great teacher and I hope to help others learn what I have along the way.Broad market: DIA, VOO, QQQM, RSPSectors/Non-US: XLE / IXC; IDU / BUI, FEZ, SCHF, EWC / BBCA, EWUMetals: CEF, SGOL, SLV, XMEStocks: JPM, MCD, WMT, MAADebt: Municipal bonds from NCI also contribute to the investing group CEF/ETF Income Laboratory where I specialize in macro analysis. Features of CEF/ETF Income Laboratory include: managed income portfolios (targeting safe and reliable ~8% yields) making use of high-yield opportunities in the CEF and ETF fund space. These are geared toward both active and passive investors of all experience levels. The vast majority of holdings are also monthly-payers, for faster compounding and steady income streams. Other features include 24/7 chat, and trade alerts. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in JXI over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I own IDU and BUI.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.