A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: 1 Vanguard Index Fund to Buy for the AI Boom

U.S. electricity demand is forecast to grow at its fastest pace in decades as electrification, industrial reshoring, and artificial intelligence boost power demand. The utilities sector underperformed the S&P 500 during the past 20 years, but robust demand for electricity could lead to outperformance in the coming years.

The Motley Fool • 12 hours ago

Buy these 4 Utility ETFs to Ride the AI Boom Before 2025 Ends

Utility ETFs like XLU gain momentum as AI-driven data center power demand and falling rate expectations boost the sector's appeal.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025

3 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy Even If There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2026

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a long-term winner regardless of when you buy it. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on an investment approach that highlights well-run companies.

The Motley Fool • Nov 30, 2025

Here's How I'd Allocate $100,000 in Capital In This Topsy-Turvy Market

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) provides defensive exposure with one-third to one-half of returns coming from dividends. The iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) offers 4.3% yield and hedges against stock market corrections.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 29, 2025

Is the Vanguard Utilities ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

AI expansion is leading to significant increases in electricity demand. Major tech companies are securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utility providers to ensure access to energy.

The Motley Fool • Nov 16, 2025

The 3 ETFs Every Investor Should Own

I'm of the view that passive and active investors alike can find value in owning exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 16, 2025

VPU: AI Infrastructure Drive Capital Deployment And New PPAs

The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF provides exposure to U.S. utilities, benefiting from surging electricity demand and robust sector momentum. Utility operators are well-positioned for growth, with major capital investment projects boosting the rate base and earnings potential. AI infrastructure expansion creates a bullish outlook with up to 15% upside potential for the VPU ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2025

Four ETFs That Give Your Portfolio Growth, Income And Global Balance

Investors looking for top exchange traded funds (ETFs) to invest in certainly have plenty of options to choose from.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 5, 2025

The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Nvidia makes the chips that power the computers supporting artificial intelligence.  Artificial intelligence needs more than powerful chips to exist; it also needs huge amounts of electricity.

The Motley Fool • Nov 4, 2025

Utility ETFs in Spotlight as Fed Cuts Rate Amid AI Power Boom

Utility ETFs, like XLU and VPU, are set to shine as the Fed's latest rate cut and AI-driven power demand create a powerful tailwind for the sector.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 30, 2025