VIG

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

1.85% Yield
$98.5B
Assets Under Management
0.05%
Expense Ratio
Quarterly
Distribution Frequency
2006
Inception Year

The Verdict

Best for long-term investors prioritizing dividend growth and Vanguard's ultra-low costs.

About VIG

VIG tracks companies with 10+ years of consecutive dividend increases, focusing on dividend growth rather than high current yield. Portfolio of 330+ stocks provides diversified exposure to dividend growers. Ultra-low 0.05% fee maximizes long-term compounding. Best for patient, growth-oriented dividend investors.

Dividend Growth Low Cost

Top 10 Holdings

Company Weight
Microsoft Corp4.9%
Apple Inc4.2%
Broadcom Inc3.8%
JPMorgan Chase3.5%
UnitedHealth Group3.2%
Mastercard Inc2.9%
Visa Inc2.7%
Johnson & Johnson2.5%
Procter & Gamble2.3%
Home Depot2.1%

Sector Allocation

Technology: 24.5%
Financials: 19.8%
Industrials: 14.2%
Health Care: 13.7%
Consumer Staples: 11.3%
Consumer Discretionary: 9.2%
Materials: 4.8%
Energy: 2.5%

5-Year Dividend History

Year Annual Dividend Growth
2025$1.52+2.7%
2024$1.48+4.2%
2023$1.42+5.2%
2022$1.35+5.5%
2021$1.28--