Vanguard Utilities ETFVPU
VPU
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Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
163% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 79 | Existing positions closed: 30
92% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.82M | Put options by funds: $3.55M
23% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 187 | Existing positions reduced: 152
11% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q2] → 10 (+1) [Q3]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 505 [Q2] → 543 (+38) [Q3]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.93B [Q2] → $2.03B (+$102M) [Q3]
3.76% less ownership
Funds ownership: 35.83% [Q2] → 32.07% (-3.76%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VPU.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about VPU published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 hours ago
VPU: The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Offers Stability And A Nice Yield
With interest rates falling and political uncertainty, adding utilities with Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares offers stability and an above-market yield in the current environment. The VPU ETF's holdings include leading U.S. utility companies, offering a 2.94% yield, low management fees, and potential for capital growth despite recent corrections. Elevated long-term rates have pressured utility stocks, but VPU's impressive Seeking Alpha ETF Grades and bullish long-term stock trends support continued growth.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Trump Urges for Lower Interest Rates: Sector ETFs to Benefit
President Donald Trump, in a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, supported lower interest rates.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Which Vanguard ETFs Offer the Highest Dividend Yields?
Investors can find plenty of great exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to generate income. Vanguard, one of the biggest fund managers around, offers 88 ETFs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
VPU: An All-Season Insurance Holding, But Wait For A Pullback
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares is a reliable, long-term investment akin to insurance, providing stability in a portfolio. The VPU ETF boasts an extremely low expense ratio of 0.10%, making it a cost-effective choice for investors. VPU may not be glamorous, but its consistent performance and low costs make it a valuable holding.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
3 weeks ago
These 3 ETFs Could Have Market-Beating Upside in 2025
The exchange traded fund (ETF) industry could see significant changes in 2025 as global capital continues to flow into these investment vehicles, driven by a number of key factors.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
4 weeks ago
3 ETFs to Buy in January 2025
In 2025, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape could shift in big ways.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Want to Cash In on the AI Boom in 2025? Check Out This Electrifying ETF.
AI is an electrifying technology. It can significantly reduce the time needed to perform a whole host of tasks, which has the potential to significantly boost productivity.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
2 Vanguard ETFs That Can Be Safe Buys in 2025
Investing in the stock market right now may be both exciting and nerve-racking given how well it has been performing. You may want to buy into the rally, but at the same time, you may also be nervous that it may be getting overheated and due for a possible correction next year.
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