VIG
ETF Dividend Growth NYSE

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

$225.78
-1.79 (-0.79%)
Fund Overview by Vanguard

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on companies with a track record of consistently growing their dividends year over year, rather than simply paying the highest yield. This growth-oriented approach results in a portfolio tilted toward quality companies like Microsoft, Apple, and UnitedHealth. VIG tends to hold up better in downturns than pure high-yield funds.

AUM$85B
Expense Ratio0.06%
Holdings315
Dividend Yield1.7%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkS&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index
InceptionApr 2006
ExchangeNYSE
Price Data
Open$227.19
Prev Close$227.57
Day Range$225.33 — $228.37
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income VIG could generate based on its current price of $225.78 and 1.7% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased44
Amount Invested$9,934.32
Annual Income$168.88
Monthly Income$14.07

Based on current dividend yield of 1.7%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Dividend Growth ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
 $225.78 -0.79% 0.06% $85B 315 1.7%
JEPI
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
 $59.15 -0.57% 0.35% $38B 130 7.2%
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
 $57.56 -1.01% 0.35% $18B 100 9.1%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
 $31.53 -0.25% 0.06% $65B 100 3.5%
VIG FAQ
What is VIG?
VIG is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index and holds 315 Dividend Growth securities with an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What is the expense ratio of VIG?
VIG charges an annual expense ratio of 0.06%, which means you pay $6.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does VIG pay dividends?
Yes, VIG pays a 1.7% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $170.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to VIG?
Other dividend growth ETFs include JEPI, JEPQ, SCHD. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET