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Vanguard Utilities ETF highlighted as resilient long-term investment

Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU dividend investing utility stocks market volatility

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) is identified as a potential ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ option for investors seeking stability and yield. As a fund focused on the utilities sector, it provides exposure to essential services that typically remain in demand regardless of economic cycles.

Utility stocks have demonstrated resiliency during market volatility. For instance, in 2022, while the S&P 500 declined by more than 18% including dividends, the Vanguard Utilities ETF generated a positive return of just over 1% including its payout. The fund currently yields just over 3%, which is significantly higher than the S&P 500 average of approximately 1%.

Entities

S&P 500 · Vanguard

Sources

The High-Yielding Vanguard Fund That Investors Can Comfortably Hold Forever | The Motley Fool [www.fool.com]
The Set-It-and-Forget-It Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio [www.fool.ca]