Who Owns VPU?
Vanguard Utilities ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$200.33
+0.49 (+0.25%)
Market Cap
$11.1B
Shares Outstanding
55,523,450
Institutional Holders
590
Total Inst. Value
$1.6B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+288
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
168
Closed Positions
44
Increased
173
Decreased
145
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORGAN STANLEY | $203.3M | 1,190,152 |
| 2 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $157.4M | 921,375 |
| 3 | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO | $104.4M | 611,050 |
| 4 | Empower Advisory Group, LLC | $65.1M | 380,900 |
| 5 | Beacon Capital Management, Inc. | $47.4M | 264,905 |
| 6 | UBS Group AG | $47.1M | 275,727 |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $46.9M | 274,805 |
| 8 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $44.9M | 263,041 |
| 9 | Cetera Investment Advisers | $37.3M | 218,335 |
| 10 | Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | $34.8M | 203,495 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | +73K | $203.3M |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO | +46K | $104.4M |
| Empower Advisory Group, LLC | +17K | $65.1M |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | +1K | $46.9M |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | +40K | $44.9M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Capital Management, Inc. | -729K | $47.4M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | -62K | $157.4M |
| LPL Financial LLC | -50K | $105K |
| UBS Group AG | -28K | $47.1M |
| Proficio Capital Partners LLC | -23K | $3.3M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold VPU?
As of Q1 2025, 590 institutional investors report holding VPU (Vanguard Utilities ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most VPU?
The largest institutional holder of VPU is MORGAN STANLEY with $203.3M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling VPU?
This quarter, 168 institutions opened new positions in VPU and 44 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.