The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) has hit a 52-week high, rising 19.7% from its low. The fund tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Utilities 25/50 Index and charges 9 bps in fees. Investors are turning to defensive sectors like utilities due to trade policy uncertainties. With a positive weighted alpha of 17.41, VPU may continue its strong performance in the near future.

Read more at Zacks Investment Research: Utilities ETF (VPU) Hits New 52-Week High – July 21, 2025