Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) closed at USD 185.12 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.84% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 181.77; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 181.97–185.17 on volume of 190,043 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 169.37–206.1 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
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Key facts (VPU)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +46.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VPU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.7% | +46.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.7% | +8.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Max drawdown | -15.6% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -23.4% (Aug 2022→Oct 2023) |
VPU options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 18.1% | ±4.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 17.4% | ±5.8% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 18.2% | ±9.2% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 18.0% | ±11.6% |
30-day implied volatility 17.5% vs 17.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.56. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 185.12 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.84% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 181.77 |
| Open | USD 181.97 |
| Day Range | USD 181.97 – 185.17 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 169.37 – 206.1 |
| Volume | 190,043 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (VPU)
Nexqual's technical model rates VPU "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 181.37) |
| MACD | 0.75 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (VPU)
Nexqual rates Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDC | Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | USD 243.57 | ▲ 3.2% |
| VFH | Vanguard Financials ETF | USD 137.66 | ▲ 1.19% |
| VAW | Vanguard Materials ETF | USD 226.5 | ▼ 0.1% |
| VOX | Vanguard Communication Services | USD 183.69 | ▼ 2.09% |
| VHT | Vanguard Health Care ETF | USD 336.26 | ▲ 1.21% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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