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VPU ETF

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Name:

Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares

Assets under management:

$8 B

Expense ratio:

0.10%

Inception date:

26 January 2004

Last ex-dividend date:

27 September 2024

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Description:

The VPU ETF, or Vanguard Utilities ETF, invests in utility companies in the U.S. It aims to provide exposure to the utilities sector, including electricity, gas, and water firms. This fund is designed for investors seeking income and stability through dividends and lower volatility.
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4.00 %
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3.29 %
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3.11 %

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The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
VPU
fool.com10 November 2024

This has been one of my favorite ETFs for years.

1 Vanguard ETF to Buy and 1 to Hold for Passive Income Investors
1 Vanguard ETF to Buy and 1 to Hold for Passive Income Investors
1 Vanguard ETF to Buy and 1 to Hold for Passive Income Investors
VPU
fool.com04 November 2024

Low-cost ETFs can be ideal investments for set-and-forget investors.

This Vanguard Index Fund Is a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boom
This Vanguard Index Fund Is a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boom
This Vanguard Index Fund Is a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boom
VPU
fool.com31 October 2024

Artificial intelligence could drive the greatest increase in U.S. electricity demand since the beginning of the century.

VPU: Utilities In A Falling Rate Environment
VPU: Utilities In A Falling Rate Environment
VPU: Utilities In A Falling Rate Environment
VPU
seekingalpha.com22 October 2024

Utility stocks are stable, recession-resistant investments with attractive dividends, making them appealing in a falling interest rate environment. The Fed's aggressive rate cuts enhance the attractiveness of dividend-paying stocks, particularly utilities, due to lower financing costs and stable revenues. The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares product offers diversified exposure to leading utilities, with high grades in momentum, expenses, liquidity, and dividends, despite some risk.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
VPU
zacks.com21 October 2024

Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.

1 High-Yielding Vanguard ETF That Has Trounced the Market This Year
1 High-Yielding Vanguard ETF That Has Trounced the Market This Year
1 High-Yielding Vanguard ETF That Has Trounced the Market This Year
VPU
fool.com11 October 2024

Investing in utility stocks could make for an underrated growth opportunity.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
VPU
zacks.com20 August 2024

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Despite Holding No "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, This High-Yield Fund Is the Top-Performing Vanguard ETF in 2024
Despite Holding No "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, This High-Yield Fund Is the Top-Performing Vanguard ETF in 2024
Despite Holding No "Magnificent Seven" Stocks, This High-Yield Fund Is the Top-Performing Vanguard ETF in 2024
VPU
fool.com15 August 2024

The utility sector has come roaring back after years of underperformance. Companies that effectively allocate capital can be the best long-term investments.

Should You Buy the Second-Highest Yielding Vanguard S&P 500 Sector ETF?
Should You Buy the Second-Highest Yielding Vanguard S&P 500 Sector ETF?
Should You Buy the Second-Highest Yielding Vanguard S&P 500 Sector ETF?
VPU
fool.com21 July 2024

Electricity demand for data centers and the need for a more secure grid could help accelerate growth. Regulated utility companies have stable cash flows and predictable demand.

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever
VPU
fool.com14 July 2024

This Vanguard ETF is a passive income machine. It owns 66 stocks with solid earnings growth and relatively low volatility.

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FAQ

  • What is VPU ETF?
  • Does VPU pay dividends?
  • What stocks are in VPU ETF?
  • What is the current assets under management for VPU?
  • What is VPU average volume?
  • What is VPU expense ratio?
  • What is VPU inception date?

What is VPU ETF?

The VPU ETF, or Vanguard Utilities ETF, invests in utility companies in the U.S. It aims to provide exposure to the utilities sector, including electricity, gas, and water firms. This fund is designed for investors seeking income and stability through dividends and lower volatility.

Does VPU pay dividends?

Yes, the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares does pays dividends, with the most recent payment being $1.31 per share. The last ex-dividend date was on 27 September 2024, and the next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet

What stocks are in VPU ETF?

As of today, Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares inlcudes 66 holdings, all of which are stocks from 1 different countries and 3 sectors. The most weighted holdings are NextEra Energy (12.34%), Southern (7.25%) and Duke Energy (6.74%)

What is the current assets under management for VPU?

Assets under management of Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is $8 B

What is VPU average volume?

Average volume of Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is $199 K

What is VPU expense ratio?

Expense ratio of Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is 0.10%

What is VPU inception date?

Inception date of Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is 26 January 2004