VPUvsJXIETF Comparison
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) belongs to the US Utilities segment. iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. VPU's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, JXI's top sector exposures are Utilities, VPU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.39% for JXI. VPU is up 8.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$353M in YTD flows. JXI performs better with 11.26% YTD performance, and +$48M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VPU and JXI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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VPU vs JXI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VPU JXI | +1.56%+3.19% | +6.70%+6.73% | +8.86%+11.26% | +20.54%+26.69% | +46.41%+53.43% | +62.38%+63.42% |
| Flows | VPU JXI | +$96M+$13M | +$328M+$44M | +$353M+$48M | +$965M+$113M | +$1.50B+$126M | +$1.98B+$117M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VPU JXI | +16.43%+15.44% | +13.88%+12.26% | +15.88%+14.17% | +17.12%+15.16% |
| Max drawdown | VPU JXI | -6.44%-7.00% | -8.87%-7.00% | -17.83%-16.37% | -25.15%-22.43% |
| Max drawdown duration | VPU JXI | 57d57d | 120d57d | 352d358d | 688d759d |
Trading data
VPU | JXI | |
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $200.06 | $87.81 |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $200.11 | $87.59 |
| Consolidated volume 04/27/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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VPU | JXI | |
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| Last price | $200.06 | $87.81 |
| 1D performance | -0.02% | +0.25% |
| AuM | $8.86 B | $332.04 M |
| E/R | 0.09% | 0.39% |
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Exposure
Countries
VPU
USA
99.23%
Other
0.77%
JXI
USA
62.33%
Spain
7.62%
Other
30.06%
Sectors
VPU
Utilities
97.83%
Other
2.17%
JXI
Utilities
99.19%
Other
0.81%
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Diversification
VPU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.95%
JXI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
54.26%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
VPU
NEXTERA ENERGY
12.15%
SOUTHERN
6.75%
DUKE ENERGY
6.47%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
5.46%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
4.45%
SEMPRA ENERGY
4.03%
DOMINION ENERGY
3.35%
VISTRA CORP
3.24%
ENTERGY
3.19%
XCEL ENERGY
2.98%
EXELON CORP
2.87%
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
2.59%
PUBLIC SRVCE ENT
2.57%
PG&E
2.45%
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC
2.39%
JXI
NEXTERA ENERGY
8.45%
IBERDROLA SA
6.19%
SOUTHERN
4.65%
DUKE ENERGY
4.45%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
3.81%
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
3.65%
NATIONAL GRID
3.64%
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
3.10%
SEMPRA ENERGY
2.78%
ENGIE
2.59%
DOMINION ENERGY
2.31%
ENTERGY
2.22%
EXELON CORP
2.19%
E.ON
2.12%
VISTRA CORP
2.10%
Frequently asked questions about VPU and JXI
How have the VPU and JXI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 27, 2026, VPU is up 8.86% year-to-date (YTD), while JXI has returned 11.26%. That puts JXI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VPU or JXI?
Year-to-date, the VPU ETF saw +$353M in flows, compared to +$48M for JXI.
Which ETF is more volatile: VPU or JXI?
Over the past year, VPU had a volatility of 13.88%, while JXI experienced 12.26%.
Which ETF is bigger: VPU or JXI?
As of April 27, 2026, VPU holds $8.86 B in assets under management (AUM), while JXI manages $332.04 M.
What sectors do the VPU and JXI ETFs invest in?
VPU leans toward sectors like Utilities. Meanwhile, JXI focuses on Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the VPU ETF and JXI ETF?
VPU top holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, SOUTHERN and DUKE ENERGY. JXI holds in its top three: NEXTERA ENERGY, IBERDROLA SA and SOUTHERN.
Which ETF is more diversified: VPU or JXI?
VPU holds 67 securities with 64.95% of its assets in the top 15. JXI has 67 securities and a top 15 weight of 54.26%.
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