As of October 11, 2026, Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) trades at $179.15. RSI at 54 is in neutral territory, and the price is below its 50-day average of $182.83.
Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)
Vanguard Utilities ETF NYSE
VPU Price Analysis
Market Metrics
VPU Fund Facts
Vanguard Utilities ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides diversified exposure to the U.S. utilities sector. The fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization utility companies, including electric, gas, water, and independent power businesses. Its portfolio typically includes regulated and competitive utility operators, along with related energy infrastructure names, making it a focused way to access an essential services segment of the market.
Sector weights
Trailing returns vs category
| Period | VPU | Category |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | 0.13% | 12.44% |
| 1 month | -4.41% | 3.15% |
| 3 months | -4.55% | 9.48% |
| 1 year | 2.75% | 24.77% |
| 3 years | 13.68% | 15.27% |
| 5 years | 7.34% | 10.64% |
| 10 years | 8.79% | 9.94% |
Fund reference data as of Oct 11, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change.
VPU Analysis
- Consider VPU for its low expense ratio and stable dividend yield, characteristic of the utilities sector.
- Monitor sector rotation trends; a shift towards defensive assets could benefit VPU.
- Be aware of VPU's recent underperformance compared to its category, which may indicate specific sector challenges or a need for broader market tailwinds.
Market Correlations
How this etf moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
How does any other asset move with VPU? One year of daily closes, Pearson correlation.
Key Statistics
| Net Assets (Market Cap) | 5.35B |
|---|---|
| Yield | 2.90% |
| Day High | $179.45 |
| Day Low | $177.65 |
| 52 Week High | 206.10 |
| 52 Week Low | 169.37 |
Earnings & Growth Analysis
Key Risks
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14) | 54.32 |
|---|---|
| MACD | -1.86 |
| SMA 50 | 182.83 |
| SMA 200 | 191.92 |
VPU Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
Entry Strategies pick an entry style
Risk Management
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in VPU in October 2016 would be worth about $17,463 today, compared with about $36,479 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.
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Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in VPU today could grow to about $18,622 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $40,504 and a bear case around $8,562. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
VPU ETF Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $230 for VPU by 2030 in the base case, from $179 today (1.3x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $141. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on VPU's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | Downside (10th pct) | Base case | Upside (90th pct) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $149 | $191 | $244 |
| 2028 | $143 | $203 | $287 |
| 2029 | $141 | $216 | $330 |
| 2030 | $141 | $230 | $376 |
| 2031 | $141 | $244 | $424 |
| 2032 | $143 | $260 | $475 |
| 2033 | $145 | $277 | $530 |
| 2034 | $147 | $295 | $590 |
| 2035 | $150 | $314 | $655 |
| 2036 | $153 | $334 | $726 |
Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using VPU's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice.