UL Solutions Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About ULS

What does ULS invest in?

UL Solutions Inc. is a global leader in safety science services. The company's operations are organized into three primary business units: Industrial, Consumer, and Software and Advisory. The Industrial division provides comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services. These offerings serve a wide range of markets, including energy, industrial automation, engineered materials, and the built environment, supporting various parties such as manufacturers, building owners, end-users, and regulatory authorities. Within the Consumer segment, UL Solutions delivers diverse services, including safety certification testing, ongoing compliance monitoring, and assistance with global market access. It also conducts evaluations for connectivity, performance, and quality, alongside offering critical systems advisory and training. Furthermore, this segment aids clients with product market acceptance and risk mitigation. Its customer base includes industries producing consumer electronics, medical devices, information technologies, appliances, HVAC systems, lighting, and retail goods, as well as those involved in emerging consumer applications like new mobility, smart products, and 5G technology. The Software and Advisory segment offers specialized software solutions and technical consulting. These services enable clients in heavily regulated industries, such as life sciences, to manage intricate regulatory obligations, improve transparency within their supply chains, and embed sustainability into their operations, particularly concerning new ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability directives. A key offering is the ULTRUS software brand, designed to help customers achieve faster time-to-market, enhance sustainability, and strengthen safety protocols. Founded in 1894, the company was formerly known as UL Inc. before rebranding to UL Solutions Inc. in June 2022. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, UL Solutions Inc. boasts a significant international presence with offices spanning North America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. It operates as a subsidiary of ULSE Inc.

What is the expense ratio of ULS?

An expense ratio for UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is ULS?

UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) manages $17.20B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ULS actively managed or an index fund?

ULS's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ULS launched?

UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) launched in April 2024 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ULS performed?

ULS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.