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Investors have increased allocations to a utilities-focused ETF this year, turning a normally unpopular fund into a destination for defensive inflows amid market uncertainty. Utilities' reputation as relatively safe, income-oriented holdings suggests a shift toward lower-volatility positioning rather than a broad market rotation.

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Investors have increased allocations to a utilities-focused ETF this year, turning a normally unpopular fund into a destination for defensive inflows amid market uncertainty. Utilities' reputation as relatively safe, income-oriented holdings suggests a shift toward lower-volatility positioning rather than a broad market rotation.