Growth of $10,000 in VPU
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VPU’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 8.8% would reach $54,222 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.09% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (14.2%) | At 5-year avg (8.4%) | At 10-year avg (8.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $19,381 | $14,940 | $15,260 |
| 10 years | $37,563 | $22,320 | $23,286 |
| 15 years | $72,801 | $33,345 | $35,533 |
| 20 years | $141,097 | $49,817 | $54,222 |
| 25 years | $273,463 | $74,426 | $82,740 |
| 30 years | $530,002 | $111,191 | $126,259 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VPU be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 8.8%, $10,000 in VPU would grow to about $23,286 in 10 years and $54,222 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VPU's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VPU's annualized total returns were 14.2% over 3 years, 8.4% over 5 years, 8.8% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.09% expense ratio.