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Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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Morningstar’s Analysis VPU

Will VPU outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VPU’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VPU management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VPU’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A sound investment process and strong management team underpin Vanguard Utilities ETF's Morningstar Medalist Rating of Gold.

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Summary

The portfolio maintains a sizable cost advantage over competitors, priced within the least expensive fee quintile among peers.

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Portfolio Holdings VPU

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 52.8
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

NextEra Energy Inc

12.00 792.5 Mil
Utilities

Southern Co

7.16 472.9 Mil
Utilities

Duke Energy Corp

6.82 450.5 Mil
Utilities

Constellation Energy Corp

5.40 356.8 Mil
Utilities

American Electric Power Co Inc

4.15 273.6 Mil
Utilities

Sempra

4.14 273.2 Mil
Utilities

Dominion Energy Inc

3.77 248.8 Mil
Utilities

Exelon Corp

3.42 226.0 Mil
Utilities

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc

3.05 201.1 Mil
Utilities

Consolidated Edison Inc

2.87 189.5 Mil
Utilities