# Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VPU · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU), nexqual.com/VPU" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 185.12 (+1.84% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 181.77 · day 181.97–185.17 · 52w 169.37–206.1 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
VDC (Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF) USD 243.57 +3.20% · VFH (Vanguard Financials ETF) USD 137.66 +1.19% · VAW (Vanguard Materials ETF) USD 226.5 -0.10% · VOX (Vanguard Communication Services) USD 183.69 -2.09% · VHT (Vanguard Health Care ETF) USD 336.26 +1.21%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VPU · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 18.1% | ±4.1% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 17.4% | ±5.8% |
| 2027-03-19 | 147 | 18.2% | ±9.2% |
| 2027-06-17 | 237 | 18.0% | ±11.6% |