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

The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) is a passively managed ETF offering low-cost exposure to the utilities sector with a 0.09% expense ratio and 2.89% dividend yield. The fund has underperformed year-to-date, down 1.97%, and holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy). It features 71 holdings with top positions in NextEra Energy, Southern Company, and Duke Energy, making it a medium-risk option for utilities sector investors.