On the flip side, the three worst-performing sectors so far this year are technology, communication, and consumer discretionary because rising interest rates and inflation can stall an economy, which leads to less growth. Rather, NextEra's strategy is to build its low-carbon infrastructure early so that it is prepared to capture market share as consumers and regulators demand more renewable energy. A utility that is built to last NextEra Energy is a great stock to buy now because long-term contracts and relatively fixed demand for its services insulate it from the harmful effects of inflation.