SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Price
$771.10
YTD
+12.85%
Expense
0.09%
Yield
1.25%
VIG
VIG NYSE
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF · by Vanguard
Price
$243.23
YTD return
+12.80%
1Y return
18.50%
Expense ratio
0.06%
Dividend yield
1.75%
AUM
$82B
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF tracks companies with 10+ consecutive years of dividend increases, focusing on quality dividend growers.
What is VIG?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, investing in companies that have increased dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. Unlike high-yield dividend ETFs, VIG focuses on dividend growth quality rather than current yield.
The Dividend Growth Advantage
Companies that consistently grow dividends tend to be financially healthy businesses with strong competitive advantages. VIG's 10-year consecutive increase requirement eliminates companies with unsustainable payouts.
Sector Allocation
- Technology: 22.5%
- Financials: 17.8%
- Healthcare: 14.2%
- Consumer Staples: 12.5%
- Industrials: 11.8%
- Consumer Discretionary: 8.5%
- Materials: 4.2%
- Utilities: 3.5%
- Communication Services: 2.8%
- Energy: 2.2%
VIG vs SCHD vs DGRO
VIG requires 10+ years of dividend growth (quality focus), SCHD adds profitability screens, and DGRO requires only 5 years of growth. VIG tends to have lower yield but better total return over long periods due to its quality tilt.
Total Return Focus
VIG's relatively low yield (~1.8%) might disappoint income seekers, but its total return has been competitive with the S&P 500. The fund captures companies in their prime growth-to-maturity phase where dividend growth is accelerating.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Inc. | AAPL | Technology | 4.50% | $314.58 0.36% |
| 2 | Microsoft Corp. | MSFT | Technology | 4.20% | $505.06 1.75% |
| 3 | Broadcom | AVGO | Technology | 3.80% | $371.54 4.49% |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase | JPM | Financials | 3.50% | $354.22 -0.64% |
| 5 | UnitedHealth Group | UNH | Healthcare | 3.20% | $395.05 -1.49% |
| 6 | Visa Inc. | V | Financials | 2.80% | $379.66 -1.10% |
| 7 | Mastercard | MA | Financials | 2.50% | $591.73 -1.13% |
| 8 | Home Depot | HD | Consumer Discretionary | 2.30% | $328.61 -1.86% |
| 9 | Procter & Gamble | PG | Consumer Staples | 2.10% | $143.14 -1.28% |
| 10 | Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | Healthcare | 2.00% | $265.77 -1.57% |
Frequently asked questions
Is VIG good for retirement?
VIG is excellent for retirement, combining dividend growth with quality companies for rising income over time.
VIG vs SCHD which is better?
VIG has lower yield but more blue-chip holdings. SCHD offers higher current yield. Both are excellent dividend ETFs.
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