VPUvsTRUUETF Comparison
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) belongs to the US Utilities segment. VanEck Utilities TruSector ETF (TRUU) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. VPU's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Energy and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, TRUU's top sector exposures are Utilities. VPU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.1% for TRUU. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VPU and TRUU 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 TRUU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VPU TRUU | +9.70%+10.16% | -1.90%-1.99% | +3.49%n/a | -0.78%n/a | +60.91%n/a | +48.56%n/a |
| Flows | VPU TRUU | -$256M- | -$171M- | +$237M- | +$424M- | +$1.22B- | +$1.65B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VPU TRUU | +15.08%+15.44% | +15.46%n/a | +15.75%n/a | +17.21%n/a |
| Max drawdown | VPU TRUU | -10.96%-11.39% | -15.60%n/a | -15.60%n/a | -25.15%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VPU TRUU | 92d92d | 243dn/a | 243dn/a | 688dn/a |
Trading data
VPU | TRUU | |
Last sale 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM | $188.64 | $23.91 |
| Previous close 10/30/2026 | $187.58 | $23.77 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/2/2026 at 2:30 PM
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VPU | TRUU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $188.64 | $23.91 |
| 1D performance | +0.57% | +0.59% |
| AuM | $8.18 B | $0.24 M |
| E/R | 0.09% | 0.1% |
Exposure
Countries
VPU
USA
98.85%
Other
1.15%
TRUU
USA
99.89%
Other
0.11%
Sectors
VPU
Utilities
97.6%
Other
2.4%
TRUU
Utilities
99.89%
Other
0.11%
Diversification
VPU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
64.79%
TRUU
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
72.84%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
VPU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
11.39%
The Southern Co.
6.74%
Duke Energy Corp.
6.41%
Constellation Energy Corp.
5.73%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
4.66%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
3.84%
Sempra
3.68%
Vistra Corp.
3.37%
Entergy Corp.
3.34%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.17%
Exelon Corp.
2.98%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2.72%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.42%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.37%
Ameren Corp.
1.98%
TRUU
NextEra Energy, Inc.
12.76%
The Southern Co.
7.71%
Duke Energy Corp.
7.19%
Constellation Energy Corp.
6.78%
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.19%
Dominion Energy, Inc.
4.29%
Sempra
4.13%
Entergy Corp.
3.75%
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.54%
Vistra Corp.
3.50%
Exelon Corp.
3.37%
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
3.06%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2.70%
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
2.64%
Ameren Corp.
2.24%
Frequently asked questions about VPU and TRUU
Which ETF is bigger: VPU or TRUU?
As of October 30, 2026, VPU holds $8.18 B in assets under management (AUM), while TRUU manages $0.24 M.
What sectors do the VPU and TRUU ETFs invest in?
VPU leans toward sectors like Utilities. Meanwhile, TRUU focuses on Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the VPU ETF and TRUU ETF?
VPU top holdings include NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Co. and Duke Energy Corp.. TRUU holds in its top three: NextEra Energy, Inc., The Southern Co. and Duke Energy Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: VPU or TRUU?
VPU holds 68 securities with 64.79% of its assets in the top 15. TRUU has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 72.84%.
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