VPU

Vanguard Utilities ETF

$192.35

+0.00%

Market closed. Last update: 10:54 PM ET

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index, which measures the investment return of publicly traded utilities companies.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Utilities ETF

Category Utilities

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2008-09-19

Market Cap $7.8B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 2.58%

52-Week Range $158.36 - $201.45

VWAP $192.63

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index, which measures the investment return of publicly traded utilities companies.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach, attempting to replicate the target index by holding all or a representative sample of the securities in the index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.

✨ Key Features

Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. utilities companies
Low-cost index-based approach with an expense ratio of 0.00%
Tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index
Suitable for investors seeking exposure to the utilities sector

⚠️ Primary Risks

Concentration risk as the fund is focused on the utilities sector
Potential volatility due to the cyclical nature of the utilities industry
Regulatory and policy changes that may impact utilities companies
Market risk as the fund's performance is tied to the overall stock market

👤 Best For

The Vanguard Utilities ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the utilities sector as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with the risks associated with the utilities industry.