VPU News & Analysis

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Reports 9.8% Annualized Returns Since 2004

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) has delivered average annual returns of 9.8% since its inception in January 2004. Over the past year, the fund achieved 11.9% returns, while its performance over the past three years was 14.4%. It currently holds 67 stocks, with 62.4% in electric utilities. The fund has a low expense ratio of 0.09% and an annual dividend yield of 2.52%. However, it has underperformed the S&P 500 significantly over the past decade.