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VPU ETF · Vanguard Utilities ETF
The VPU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: MSCI US IMI Utilities 25/50 Index. The VPU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 67 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Utilities1M perf.+4.00%
Last price
$202.58
1M perf.
+2.35%
1M flows
+€90M
AuM
€7.57B
E/R
0.09%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VPU
$202.58
Performance & flows
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December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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VPU
$200.66
+8.70%
US Utilities
+9.00%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.35%  | +8.70%  | +23.49% | +54.61%  | +70.51% | -2.53% | +8.48% | +8.48% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$200.66
1D NAV change
+0.70%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
67
Inception date
1/26/2004
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Vanguard Utilities ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Utilities 25/50, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the utilities sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The GICS utilities sector is made up of electric, gas, and water utility companies, as well as companies that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power. The sector includes both nuclear and nonnuclear facilities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +8.70% | +23.49% | +54.61% | +70.51% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
98.96%
Unavailable
1.00%
Sectors
Utilities
97.19%
Unavailable
2.50%
Other
0.31%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 67
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NEXTERA ENERGY
SOUTHERN
DUKE ENERGY
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
SEMPRA ENERGY
VISTRA CORP
DOMINION ENERGY
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XCEL ENERGY
ENTERGY
EXELON CORP
PUBLIC SRVCE ENT
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
PG&E
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VPU ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VPU’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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10.64% of holdings have positive scoring
90.37% of holdings have negative scoring
6.03%
21.30%
44.82%
24.25%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI US IMI Utilities 25/50 GTR Index - USD
Index ticker
M5US5UTI Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
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Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.79T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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Frequently asked questions about VPU
What does Vanguard Utilities ETF, VPU, invest in?
VPU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to US Utilities Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VPU replicate?
VPU tracks the MSCI US IMI Utilities 25/50 GTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VPU?
VPU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.09%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VPU launched?
VPU was introduced to the market on January 26, 2004. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VPU?
Vanguard Utilities ETF, VPU, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VPU?
VPU oversees €7.57B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has VPU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, VPU returned 2.35% over the past month, 8.70% over the last three months and 8.48% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VPU?
As of March 12, 2026, VPU recorded net flows of +€90M over the last month and +€156M year-to-date.
Does VPU distribute dividends?
VPU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.51%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VPU?
As of January 31, 2026, VPU has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does VPU invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VPU focuses largely on Utilities.
How many securities does VPU hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VPU holds 67 positions in its portfolio, with 64.51% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VPU?
As of January 31, 2026, VPU top three holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, SOUTHERN and DUKE ENERGY.
What is the base currency of VPU?
The base currency of VPU is USD.
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