Name of ETF: Vanguard Utilities ETF
Benchmark Index: MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index
Ticker Symbol: VPU
Approximate Number of Holdings: 85
Types of Companies Included: A broad diversification of large and mid-sized U.S. stocks that are part of the utilities sector.
Examples of Publicly Traded Utilities Companies Include:
- Duke Energy
- NextEra Energy
- Dominion Resources
- Southern Co.
- Exelon Corp.
Individual Company Weight: This ETF historically has been weighted towards the top holdings.
Industries Represented: The industries with the most representation (largest weight) are the electric utilities and multi-utility industries.
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