Vanguard Utilities ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,423% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $10.4M | Put options by funds: $683K
46% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 41
26% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 220 | Existing positions reduced: 174
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.04B [Q4 2024] → $2.07B (+$26.4M) [Q1 2025]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 587 [Q4 2024] → 591 (+4) [Q1 2025]
1.13% less ownership
Funds ownership: 31.62% [Q4 2024] → 30.49% (-1.13%) [Q1 2025]
8% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q4 2024] → 11 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VPU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about VPU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High
VPU hit a new 52-week high as investor demand for defensive plays boosts momentum in the utilities sector.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $500 In Right Now
The more choices you have, the harder it can be to make a selection. That's true with picking where to go out to eat.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Why VPU Works For Utilities, But You Might Want More
Utilities sector suits passive investing due to low growth, regulation, and limited alpha from stock picking—making ETFs like VPU a viable choice. VPU offers better diversification than XLU, but sub-sector exposure remains concentrated in electric utilities, limiting exposure to renewables and water utilities. VPU provides stable 3% yields and reliable returns, with performance comparable to peers and resilience during market drawdowns.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
VPU: Utilities Have Much To Gain From The Growing AI Data Center Boom
VPU offers stable income and defensive exposure to the utilities sector, now benefiting from surging electricity demand driven by data centers and AI growth. Regulatory headwinds exist, but a positive shift in policy could be a major catalyst for utilities and VPU's growth prospects. VPU boasts a strong distribution yield and ultra-low fees, but has underperformed actively managed peers like UTES on total returns.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Is Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
When it comes to investing there are company specific themes to consider and also larger, industry wide themes. One of the biggest themes playing out right now is the increase in demand for electricity, which is actually backed by the rise in AI, the increased use of cloud computing, and the steadily growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Time to Buy the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF to Take Advantage of a Growing Trend?
When a blackout happens, modern life comes to a standstill. Almost everything stops because so many things rely on electricity today.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
3 Top Dividend ETFs to Buy in June for a Lifetime of Passive Income
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) makes it super easy to collect passive income. Many funds have income-focused strategies, which enable investors to sit back and watch the income flow into their accounts.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
Choosing where to invest is easy when the stock market is steadily rising. But what about when the market is as volatile as it has been in 2025?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 months ago
3 ETFs that Could Outperform the S&P 500 (SPX) Over the Next Three Years
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