Reported 10 months ago
The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market. With assets over $5.51 billion, the ETF seeks to match the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index. It has a low expense ratio of 0.10% and a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 3.12%. The fund has a heavy allocation in the Utilities sector, with top holdings including Nextera Energy Inc, Southern Co/the, and Duke Energy Corp. VPU is considered a medium-risk choice with a return of about 11.32% this year. Investors looking for exposure to Utilities/Infrastructure ETFs may also consider alternatives like IShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU).
Source: YAHOO