(VPU) Utilities Shares - Overview

ETF Category: Utilities | Exchange NYSE ARCA (USA) | Currency USD | Market Cap: 8.650m | Total Return 18.5% in 12m

Etf Electricity, Gas, Water, Communications
Total Rating 59
Risk 65
Buy Signal -0.26
Utilities -4.1
TER: 0.10%
AUM: 8,650m
Avg Trading Vol: 62.1M USD
ATR: 1.70%
Peers RS (IBD): 50.0
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility16.2%
Rel. Tail Risk1.29%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.01
Alpha14.05
Character TTM
Beta0.271
Beta Downside0.128
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD18.61%
CAGR/Max DD0.74
Description: VPU Utilities Shares March 05, 2026

Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is an exchange-traded fund. It tracks the performance of a broad market index composed of U.S. utility companies. The fund invests in large, mid-sized, and small companies within the utilities sector, which typically involves regulated monopolies providing essential services like electricity, natural gas, and water.

VPU uses a full replication strategy, aiming to hold all index components at their approximate index weightings. The fund is non-diversified, meaning it concentrates investments within the utilities sector rather than across multiple industries. This sector is known for its stable cash flows and high dividend payouts.

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Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Interest rate hikes increase utility borrowing costs
  • Regulatory decisions impact utility rate structures
  • Energy demand fluctuates with economic cycles
  • Infrastructure spending drives utility capital expenditures
What is the price of VPU shares? As of March 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 196.88 with a total of 309,911 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.75%, over one month by -3.74%, over three months by +6.64% and over the past year by +18.47%.
Is VPU a buy, sell or hold? Utilities Shares has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts/targets for the VPU price?
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