Vanguard Utilities ETF
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Funds holding %
of 6,815 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
170% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 81 | Existing positions closed: 30
92% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.82M | Put options by funds: $3.55M
23% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 186 | Existing positions reduced: 151
11% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q2] → 10 (+1) [Q3]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 503 [Q2] → 543 (+40) [Q3]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.92B [Q2] → $2.03B (+$105M) [Q3]
3.69% less ownership
Funds ownership: 35.76% [Q2] → 32.07% (-3.69%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VPU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about VPU published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
VPU: An All-Season Insurance Holding, But Wait For A Pullback
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is a reliable, long-term investment akin to insurance, providing stability in a portfolio. The VPU ETF boasts an extremely low expense ratio of 0.10%, making it a cost-effective choice for investors. VPU may not be glamorous, but its consistent performance and low costs make it a valuable holding.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
4 days ago
These 3 ETFs Could Have Market-Beating Upside in 2025
The exchange traded fund (ETF) industry could see significant changes in 2025 as global capital continues to flow into these investment vehicles, driven by a number of key factors.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
3 ETFs to Buy in January 2025
In 2025, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape could shift in big ways.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Want to Cash In on the AI Boom in 2025? Check Out This Electrifying ETF.
AI is an electrifying technology. It can significantly reduce the time needed to perform a whole host of tasks, which has the potential to significantly boost productivity.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
2 Vanguard ETFs That Can Be Safe Buys in 2025
Investing in the stock market right now may be both exciting and nerve-racking given how well it has been performing. You may want to buy into the rally, but at the same time, you may also be nervous that it may be getting overheated and due for a possible correction next year.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
Retirees: The Only 3 ETFs You Need to Own for Passive Income and Growth in Your Golden Years
We're all hopefully going to age into retirement. And as we continue to invest our money toward our golden years, many investors may wonder – what's the best path toward the kind of wealth-building journey that will make these years the most memorable and enjoyable?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
These 3 Dividend-Focused Vanguard ETFs Are Up 14% to 31% in 2024. Here's the Best One to Buy Now.
Investment management company Vanguard offers more than 60 equity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on various investment styles and themes -- all while charging expense ratios as low as 0.03% to as high as 0.22%.
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Why Are These 3 Vanguard ETFs Underperforming the S&P 500 Since Election Day?
Stocks in these "safe" sectors are selling off as investors gravitate toward growth.
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