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VPU — Vanguard Utilities ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-08 – 2026-09), $10,000 invested in VPU with dividends reinvested grew to $43,677 — 10.21% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -19.07%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-08 – 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
About VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides diversified exposure to the U.S. utilities sector. The fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization utility companies, including electric, gas, water, and independent power businesses. Its portfolio typically includes regulated and competitive utility operators, along with related energy infrastructure names, making it a focused way to access an essential services segment of the market. Vanguard Utilities ETF is used by investors seeking sector-specific exposure to companies that help deliver electricity, natural gas, and water services, as well as firms involved in power generation and transmission. The fund’s holdings are concentrated in established utility providers across the United States, reflecting the defensive and income-oriented characteristics commonly associated with the sector.
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