Brazil utilities tripled their Ibovespa weight to nearly 16% in five years as investors chase predictable, dividend-rich power and water stocks.
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Key Facts
—The shift. Power, water and gas companies climbed from about 5% of the Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, in June 2021 to nearly 16% in June 2026.
—Why it matters. The benchmark that foreign funds track is quietly tilting away from banks and miners toward steadier, dividend-paying businesses.
—Trading volume. Utilities made up 14.5% of daily turnover on the B3 exchange in 2026, up from 11.2% in 2024.
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