Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)
VPU is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index. VPU launched on Jan 26, 2004 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92204A8760
92204A876
Jan 26, 2004
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VPU has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Utilities ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Utilities ETF had a return of 19.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.55% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Utilities ETF had an annualized return of 8.05%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.01%, indicating that Vanguard Utilities ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VPU
19.93%
-6.99%
8.82%
19.55%
5.50%
8.05%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VPU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.33% | 1.41% | 6.95% | 1.59% | 8.69% | -5.26% | 6.83% | 4.47% | 6.23% | -1.19% | 4.15% | 19.93% | |
| 2023 | -1.58% | -5.74% | 4.54% | 1.50% | -5.62% | 1.40% | 2.41% | -6.34% | -5.59% | 0.82% | 5.11% | 2.39% | -7.45% |
| 2022 | -3.36% | -1.87% | 9.80% | -4.38% | 4.51% | -5.08% | 5.71% | 0.29% | -11.16% | 2.45% | 7.04% | -0.94% | 1.06% |
| 2021 | -1.04% | -5.54% | 10.30% | 3.78% | -2.34% | -1.85% | 3.92% | 3.70% | -6.16% | 5.12% | -1.59% | 9.42% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 6.10% | -9.99% | -10.08% | 3.23% | 4.31% | -4.85% | 7.24% | -2.54% | 0.58% | 4.89% | 1.43% | 0.89% | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 3.72% | 3.88% | 2.84% | 0.86% | -0.87% | 3.33% | -0.21% | 4.83% | 4.08% | -0.86% | -1.98% | 3.12% | 24.89% |
| 2018 | -3.13% | -4.11% | 4.03% | 2.47% | -0.31% | 2.42% | 1.67% | 1.15% | -0.39% | 1.17% | 3.92% | -4.14% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 1.17% | 4.95% | -0.05% | 0.67% | 4.00% | -2.37% | 2.65% | 2.90% | -2.45% | 3.91% | 2.89% | -5.90% | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 4.70% | 1.78% | 8.16% | -1.95% | 1.63% | 7.67% | -0.89% | -5.43% | 0.51% | 0.90% | -4.54% | 4.79% | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% | -5.94% | -0.69% | -0.64% | 0.37% | -6.07% | 5.47% | -3.60% | 2.72% | 1.95% | -2.13% | 2.16% | -4.81% |
| 2014 | 2.75% | 3.32% | 3.23% | 3.75% | -0.73% | 4.54% | -6.95% | 5.15% | -2.65% | 8.37% | 0.81% | 3.45% | 27.00% |
| 2013 | 5.19% | 2.31% | 5.49% | 5.64% | -8.19% | 0.98% | 4.43% | -5.32% | 1.42% | 3.99% | -2.06% | 1.18% | 14.90% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VPU is 58, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Utilities ETF provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.65 | $4.78 | $4.58 | $4.22 | $4.35 | $4.04 | $3.81 | $3.71 | $3.41 | $3.41 | $3.09 | $3.13 |
Dividend yield | 2.28% | 3.49% | 2.98% | 2.70% | 3.17% | 2.83% | 3.23% | 3.18% | 3.19% | 3.63% | 3.02% | 3.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Utilities ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 | $4.78 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $4.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $4.22 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $4.35 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $4.04 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $3.81 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $3.71 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $3.41 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $3.41 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $3.09 |
| 2013 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $3.13 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Utilities ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Utilities ETF was 46.31%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 819 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Utilities ETF drawdown is 10.38%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.31% | Dec 11, 2007 | 312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 819 | Jun 6, 2012 | 1131 |
| -36.42% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 351 | Aug 12, 2021 | 375 |
| -25.15% | Sep 13, 2022 | 265 | Oct 2, 2023 | 209 | Aug 1, 2024 | 474 |
| -16.15% | Jan 30, 2015 | 152 | Sep 4, 2015 | 126 | Mar 8, 2016 | 278 |
| -15.28% | Apr 11, 2022 | 48 | Jun 17, 2022 | 38 | Aug 12, 2022 | 86 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Utilities ETF volatility is 4.87%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.