Is the Vanguard Utilities ETF the Smartest Income Play You Can Make Right Now?

For decades, utilities have been used primarily as an equity income vehicle. The artificial intelligence (AI) buildout helps turn utilities stocks into more of a growth and income story today.

The Motley Fool • Feb 23, 2026

AI Fatigue Setting In: ETFs That May Offer Respite

As AI fatigue rattles markets with sell-offs hitting trucking, logistics and real estate services, rotating into defensive ETFs becomes attractive.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

$9.8 Billion Utilities ETF Is A 3% Yielding Backdoor Bet on AI's Explosive Growth

The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VPU) generates its 2.73% dividend yield by holding a diversified portfolio of 67 utility companies across the electric, gas, and water sectors.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 11, 2026

ETFs to Play as Investors Chase Diversification Amid Tech Rout

From "software-mageddon" to rising AI capex pressuring Big Tech, diversification via defensive and global ETFs gains focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 6, 2026

This Low-Cost Vanguard Fund Could Help Keep Your Portfolio Safe in 2026

This ETF is an excellent option for investors who want a great dividend with low risk. The Vanguard fund charges an extremely low expense ratio of just 0.09%.

The Motley Fool • Jan 30, 2026

VPU: Time For Utilities To Turn Higher (Upgrade)

I am upgrading Vanguard Utilities Index ETF (VPU) to a "Buy," citing improved valuation and technical support. VPU's PEG ratio has improved, with long-term earnings growth rising and a fair 17.8x P/E multiple. The ETF offers a 2.71% yield, strong liquidity, and record-high cumulative dividends last year.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

3 Top ETFs To Profit As Investors Move Away From Big Tech in 2026

Defensive stocks are defined as the stocks in companies that are grouped in sectors supplying goods and services in constant demand as essentials, and thus, do not follow trends of popularity.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 8, 2026

2 Top Vanguard Funds That Can Be Great Investments to Hang on to for the Long Haul

Investing for the long term allows you to not have to worry about day-to-day market developments. These Vanguard funds have minimal fees and can be valuable investments to hang on to for decades.

The Motley Fool • Jan 8, 2026

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

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Utilities - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 6, 2026

The 3 ETFs Investors Should Buy For a Glorious 2026

I want a glorious 2026 for my portfolio, and I've put in thousands of hours of research in recent years to try to pinpoint some top stocks I want to own for the long-term.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 5, 2026