Vanguard Utilities ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded class of shares issued by Vanguard Utilities Index Fund. The Fund tracks the performance of Morgan Stanley Capital International United States Investable Market Utilities Index, an index made up of stocks of large, medium-size and small United States companies in the utilities sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This GICS sector is made up of those companies considered electric, gas, or water utilities, or companies that operate as independent producers and/or distributors of power. The sector includes both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. The fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The Vanguard Group, Inc., through its Quantitative Equity Group, serves as the investment advisor of the Fund.
Basic Details
Issuer Vanguard
Fund NameVanguard Utilities ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:VPU
Inception Date1/26/2004
Fund ManagerMichael A. Johnson, Awais Khan
Phone+1-800-5231036
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkMSCI US IMI/Utilities 25-50 GR USD
CategorySector
FocusUtilities
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionNorth America
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$2.73 billion
Average Daily Volume$257,139.00
Discount/Premium0.99%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.08%
Other Expenses0.02%
Total Expenses0.10%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.10%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
AdvisorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
CustodianState Street Bank and Trust Company
DistributorVanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer AgentThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
Lead Market MakerLatour Trading
Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA:VPU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's stock symbol?
Vanguard Utilities ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "VPU."
How often does Vanguard Utilities ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Utilities ETF?
Vanguard Utilities ETF declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 12th. Investors of record on Friday, December 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.0179 per share on Tuesday, December 18th. This represents a $4.07 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 13th. This is a boost from Vanguard Utilities ETF's previous quarterly dividend of $0.93. View Vanguard Utilities ETF's Dividend History.
Has Vanguard Utilities ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about VPU stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Vanguard Utilities ETF earned a news impact score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Vanguard Utilities ETF's key executives?
Vanguard Utilities ETF's management team includes the folowing people:
- F. William McNabb III, Chairman of the Board of Trustee, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 61)
- Thomas J. Higgins, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
- Kathryn J. Hyatt, Treasurer (Age 58)
- Heidi Stam, Secretary (Age 57)
- Emerson U. Fullwood, Independent Trustees (Age 69)
- Rajiv L. Gupta, Independent Trustees (Age 71)
- Amy Gutmann, Independent Trustees (Age 64)
- JoAnn H Heisen, Independent Trustees (Age 63)
- F. Joseph Loughrey, Independent Trustees (Age 69)
Who are Vanguard Utilities ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Utilities ETF's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Personal Capital Advisors Corp (0.54%), Polianta Ltd (0.23%), American Investment Services Inc. (0.17%), Heritage Trust Co (0.12%), Nachman Norwood & Parrott Inc (0.08%) and PFG Advisors (0.04%).
Which major investors are selling Vanguard Utilities ETF stock?
VPU stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including American Investment Services Inc., First Financial Corp IN and Heritage Trust Co.
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Utilities ETF stock?
VPU stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Polianta Ltd, Nachman Norwood & Parrott Inc, Personal Capital Advisors Corp, PFG Advisors, Strategic Wealth Management Group LLC, Dubuque Bank & Trust Co., North Star Investment Management Corp. and Advisors Preferred LLC.
How do I buy shares of Vanguard Utilities ETF?
Shares of VPU can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's stock price today?
One share of VPU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $118.53.
What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's official website?
How can I contact Vanguard Utilities ETF?
Vanguard Utilities ETF's mailing address is P.O. Box 1110, Valley Forge, 19482, United States. The company can be reached via phone at +1-800-5231036.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEARCA VPU)
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