Vanguard Utilities ETF
VPU

$172.91

0.64%

Market Cap: $6.29B

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

278% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5.53M | Put options by funds: $1.46M

80% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 9 (+4) [Q2]

57% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 55 | Existing positions closed: 35

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 479 [Q1] → 499 (+20) [Q2]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.76B [Q1] → $1.77B (+$13.7M) [Q2]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 143 | Existing positions reduced: 170

26.36% less ownership

Funds ownership: 59.24% [Q1] → 32.89% (-26.36%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VPU.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about VPU published over the past 30 days

Utilities ETFs: Plugged in for 2024

As an “old economy” sector, utilities are notable for their steady revenue streams. They also typically serve as a defensive segment of a portfolio.

Utilities ETFs: Plugged in for 2024

VPU: Utilities Are Surging, But I Found A Better Power Play (Rating Downgrade)

Utilities is the top-performing large-cap sector this year, and VPU provides low-cost market-cap-weighted exposure to 66 stocks across all size segments. The sector's strong performance corresponds well with solid last quarter earnings surprises in the 6-7% range, a massive turnaround from the negative surprises seen last year. Wall Street analyst earnings revisions are still positive, but VPU's growth gap with SPY has widened and led me to consider alternatives. I quickly found UTES.

VPU: Utilities Are Surging, But I Found A Better Power Play (Rating Downgrade)

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

My Top Investment In September As Rate Cuts And The Election Come Into Focus

I provide weekly economic insights and a buy list to help investors make informed decisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding economic cycles and political impacts. I analyze political proposals like Trump's tariffs and Harris's price controls, highlighting their potential negative economic effects and advocating for unbiased, clear-eyed economic views. Ray Dalio questions the funding for increased government spending, stressing the need for broad-based productivity and prosperity through education and equal opportunities.

My Top Investment In September As Rate Cuts And The Election Come Into Focus

The Motley Fool

Only 1 Vanguard Sector ETF Is Down More Than 5% From Its 52-Week High. Here's What That Means for Investors in Value, Dividend, and Growth Stocks.

Top companies in virtually every sector seem to be hitting all-time highs. Investors have plenty of reasons to be optimistic, given solid earnings growth.

Only 1 Vanguard Sector ETF Is Down More Than 5% From Its 52-Week High. Here's What That Means for Investors in Value, Dividend, and Growth Stocks.

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?

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.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?

The Motley Fool

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

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

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

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

With the markets recently experiencing a sharp sell-off which may have dampened investor confidence, increasing bets that the U.S. economy may slip into a recession increases the need to safeguard investor portfolios with defensive bets.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Where's The Juice?

The “juice” in the article title does not refer to orange juice futures like in the classic film “Trading Places,” but electricity. Reuters recently reported that at the power auction for the U.S.'s largest electrical grid operator, PJM Interconnection, prices soared 800% from $269.92 megawatts per day from $28.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Where's The Juice?

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