VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETFETF · Sectors$187.64−$0.97 (-0.51%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VPU monthly returns
Vanguard Utilities ETF has averaged 0.80% per month, positive in 65% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.8%
260 months
Best month
+10.3%
Mar 2021
Worst month
-12.9%
Feb 2009
Positive months
65%
of all months
Vanguard Utilities ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | -1.9% | |
| Jul 2026 | -2.3% | |
| Jun 2026 | +2.3% | |
| May 2026 | -4.9% | |
| Apr 2026 | +2.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -3.1% | |
| Feb 2026 | +9.5% | |
| Jan 2026 | +1.6% | |
| Dec 2025 | -5.1% | |
| Nov 2025 | +1.8% | |
| Oct 2025 | +1.9% | |
| Sep 2025 | +4.4% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VPU's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) has averaged about 0.80% per month, positive in roughly 65% of months. The best month was Mar 2021 (+10.3%) and the worst was Feb 2009 (-12.9%).