Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

Worried About Lingering Market Volatility? Defensive ETFs to Consider

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Defensive ETFs could help investors navigate volatility without abandoning growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

ETF Inflows Set a Record in July. The Fee Mix Moved at the Same Time.

In the first seven months of 2026, investors pushed $1.23 trillion into exchange-traded funds. When ETFs were first introduced, they largely tracked major indexes and competed on cost.

The Motley Fool • Sep 6, 2026

A Pension With No Raise and Groceries Up 25% Since 2020: 3 ETFs That Give You the Raise It Never Will

Your pension check is frozen while groceries cost 25% more than they did five years ago, and Social Security's next adjustment barely makes a dent. Three ETFs can act as the raise mechanism your retirement income was never built with.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 1, 2026

If a Stock Market Correction Is Coming, History Says This ETF Has Always Protected Long-Term Investors

VPU gives investors a diversified basket of U.S. utilities. That basket could be well insulated against the next market downturn.

The Motley Fool • Aug 31, 2026

VPU: The Weakness In Utilities Is An Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)

Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is evaluated as an investment at current levels. VPU has underperformed the S&P 500 recently, with utilities sector returns flat year-to-date versus double-digit S&P 500 gains. I see recent weakness in VPU as an opportunity, supporting an upgrade to 'buy' based on a strong forward outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

Leon Cooperman Warns of AI Bust and Recession: 4 ETFs to Take Cover In

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is warning that the U.S. economy could slip into recession next year, potentially ending the market's AI-fueled run, according to Business Insider.

Benzinga • Aug 19, 2026

Are Inflation Fears Back? ETFs May Help Protect Your Portfolio

Rising oil prices and geopolitical risks are reigniting inflation fears. Explore ETFs that may help investors build a more resilient portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

Utility ETFs to Buy as Rapid AI Buildout Sparks Energy Crisis

AI's power surge is creating a major growth opportunity for utilities, and ETFs like IDU offer diversified exposure to the trend.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

A 200-Day Divide

At the end of last week, 75% of S&P 500 Technology stocks closed above their 200-DMAs for the first time in 219 trading days. Even after its recent improvement, Technology is hardly exceptional compared with the rest of the market.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026