VPU
ETF Utilities NYSEARCA

Vanguard Utilities ETF

$201.32
+5.19 (+2.65%)
Fund Overview by Vanguard

Broad U.S. utility exposure including electric, gas, water, and multi-utilities. More holdings than XLU with mid-cap utility representation at very low cost.

AUM$6.2B
Expense Ratio0.10%
Holdings68
Dividend Yield2.6%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkMSCI US IMI Utilities 25/50 Index
InceptionJan 2004
ExchangeNYSEARCA
Price Data
Open$195.94
Prev Close$196.13
Day Range$195.82 — $201.63
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income VPU could generate based on its current price of $201.32 and 2.6% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased49
Amount Invested$9,864.68
Annual Income$256.48
Monthly Income$21.37

Based on current dividend yield of 2.6%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

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ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
 $201.32 +2.65% 0.10% $6.2B 68 2.6%
XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR
 $46.11 +1.10% 0.09% $16B 31 2.8%
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VPU FAQ
What is VPU?
VPU is the Vanguard Utilities ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by Vanguard. It tracks the MSCI US IMI Utilities 25/50 Index and holds 68 Utilities securities with an expense ratio of 0.10%.
What is the expense ratio of VPU?
VPU charges an annual expense ratio of 0.10%, which means you pay $10.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does VPU pay dividends?
Yes, VPU pays a 2.6% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $260.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to VPU?
Other utilities ETFs include XLU. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Feb 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM ET