Loading market dashboard
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIGFinancial ServicesAMEXUS
Loading disclosure news
News and disclosures filtered by period, publisher, and event group.
Select a headline to open the full news page in the app.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) both provide low-cost exposure to U.S. dividend equities, but their income profiles are built around different objectives. For investors evaluating dividend exposure, the key distinction goes beyond current yield.
Explore how sector weightings and stock selection shape risk and return for these two leading dividend ETFs, each with distinct strategies and top holdings.
Most people are already familiar with VIG, VYM, and SCHD. The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRW) deserves to be in the discussion.
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) looks for large-cap companies with at least 10 consecutive years of annual dividend growth. Its market-cap-weighting strategy gives the fund a heavier-than-average allocation to tech and growth.
Welcome to the Quant Growth & Income (QG&I) portfolio, a rules-based portfolio targeting long-term capital appreciation, consistent dividend income, and reduced exposure to dividend cuts. We've unlocked three stocks from the QG&I portfolio to give you a free preview of the new income portfolio in action.
Its current yield won't wow investors, but that isn't what ultimately matters.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund remains a buy, offering efficient exposure to high-quality dividend growers with a robust, technology-tilted portfolio. VIG is well-positioned to benefit from AI-driven digital transformation, with potential outperformance if capital rotates from technology to value sectors. Despite a modest 1.5% yield, VIG delivers consistent dividend growth—a 5-year CAGR of 8.14% and a 10-year CAGR of 6.91%—rewarding patient, long-term investors.
Tech stocks have rebounded in a big way, but these Vanguard ETFs have strong setups heading into the second half of the year.
Dividend growth may be considered a conservative investment strategy. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) upends that stereotype.
Replacing a dentist's $150,000 salary entirely with dividend income is a goal that lands squarely in high-earner territory, anchoring a household at roughly the 75th percentile of U.S. income. The math gets demanding fast at this level, but it also gets interesting, because a successful dental practice often produces cash flow large enough to access... How Much Does This Dentist Need Invested to Replace $150,000 a Year With Dividends?
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG | VIG Price Prediction) owns only companies with at least 10 consecutive years of dividend growth, screens out the highest yielders, and lets compounding work.
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF ( NYSEARCA :VIG | VIG Price Prediction ) is one of the most popular ETFs out there among both growth investors and dividend investors.
Imagine a retiree who reads that Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) is a top dividend fund, parks $300,000 in it, and waits for the checks to arrive. They get ~$4,500 a year. That is the VIG problem in one sentence. The fund's 1.5% distribution yield sits right next to the S&P 500's payout, which means... VIG Calls Itself a Dividend Appreciation Fund, But Its 1.5 Percent Yield Reveals What That Really Means
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) targets large-cap stocks with 10-plus years of consecutive annual dividend growth. Most steady, long-term dividend growers, however, don't offer huge yields.
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VIG | VIG Price Prediction) is having a quieter year than its big-cap dividend-growth reputation suggests, with shares around $229 and a 5% year-to-date gain trailing the broader market.
Making its debut on 04/21/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
Retirees evaluating dividend funds tend to anchor on current yield, which is exactly why Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG | VIG Price Prediction) often gets overlooked.
Most dividend ETF conversations start and end with the S&P 500. That is fine if you already own Schwab U.S.
Oil prices and inflation have moved significantly higher, creating an increased risk of economic slowdown later this year. Many portfolios still tilt heavily toward tech and growth stocks.
The dividend growth trade is doing something unusual in 2026: it is crushing the broad market.
iShares Core High Dividend ETF provides nearly double the dividend yield of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF for a slightly higher expense ratio. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF maintains a broader portfolio of stocks while iShares Core High Dividend ETF concentrates on fewer holdings.
It's time to look beyond megacaps and tech for the next wave of market leaders.
This fund's underperformance is testing shareholders' patience. Just understand why it's happening.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's focus on balance sheet quality, high yield, and dividend growth delivers consistently for investors.
The rotation back into tech over the past month has made some very familiar ETFs leaders once again. It may seem counterintuitive, but the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is one of the funds that benefits.
U.S.-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz risks grow. Markets turn volatile -- dividend, low-beta, and defensive ETFs may help cushion portfolios.
Investing in the S&P 500 is one of the easiest ways to grow your money alongside the U.S. economy. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF owns stocks with at least 10 straight years of dividend increases.
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is one of the premier dividend growth ETFs out there. But it's the fund's tech allocation that makes it compelling right now.
These Vanguard funds focus on low cost, liquidity, diversification, and no frills, making them ideal retirement saving vehicles.
War-driven oil shock is reigniting inflation fears and reviving stagflation risks. Here's how ETFs can help defend portfolios.
Launched on 02/03/2015, the ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.
Carrera Capital Advisors acquired a new position in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 2,607 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $573,000. A number of other institutional investors
Expense ratios, sector exposure, and portfolio concentration set these two dividend-focused ETFs apart for income-minded investors.
The market has been volatile in 2026, but if you have years to invest, ride out the volatility with these three ETFs for long-term gains.
The market environment is challenging, to say the least. We discuss how one should invest in today's market. The article presents five different investment strategies, including a fixed-income strategy, high-income strategy, sleep-well-at-night strategy, growth-focused strategy, and the Near-Perfect Portfolio strategy. Selecting a strategy aligned with personal risk tolerance and sticking to it through cycles is critical for long-term success.
I have a soft spot for both the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM).
Explore how differences in sector focus and diversification shape the risk and income profiles of these two popular Vanguard ETFs.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. raised its position in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 6.7% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 771,539 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 48,673 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Dividend
Argo Wealth Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 8,955 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,968,000. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings
Elevation Capital Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 18,253 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,012,000. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF accounts
Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 62.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 139,357 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 53,466 shares during the quarter. Farther Finance Advisors
BCS Wealth Management increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 100.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,306 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 3,153 shares
Calder Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 23,357 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,133,000. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF makes up
The labor market and inflation are creating concerns about a recession. Here's how it might play out in the markets if it happens.
I'm mostly a tech investor, but I like to keep some dividend holdings as well.
Carnegie Investment Counsel lessened its holdings in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 4.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 104,022 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,866 shares during the quarter. Carnegie Investment Counsel's holdings in Vanguard
Buska Wealth Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 21.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 159,153 shares of the company's stock after selling 43,019 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Dividend
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 289.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,616 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,430 shares during the period.
The Index tracked by the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF reconstituted last month, resulting in just over 5% portfolio turnover mainly by simply trimming top-performing names like Broadcom. VIG's excellent dividend features were reinforced. Using Seeking Alpha Dividend Grades, I'll demonstrate just how good VIG is from a dividend growth, safety, and consistency perspective. Its estimated 1.71% yield is a drawback, but VIG's components have low payout ratios, high earnings growth rates, and the quality necessary to keep up its 12-year dividend growth streak.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF remains a Buy for core portfolios, especially in pressured or rangebound markets. VIG's structural filters favor value and defensive compounding over high-beta growth, with limited tech and Mag7 exposure beyond Apple and Microsoft. VIG's lack of breadth and exclusion of reinvestment-heavy tech is now an advantage, as high-duration, narrative-driven sectors face valuation pressure.
If I were retired today and had to put all my money into a single fund, I'd probably pick the Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares (VWINX).
Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 5.9% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 63,584 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,560 shares during the
Tarbox Family Office Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 40.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,457 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,068 shares
Leo Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 8.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 38,527 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,914
Savvy Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 61.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,658 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,799
Capital Advisors Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 3.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 206,552 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,067 shares during
For many people, their portfolios are just a collection of funds with no structure. Here's the right way to build a portfolio.
Aspiriant LLC lowered its stake in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 1.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 954,027 shares of the company's stock after selling 14,506 shares during the period. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF makes up
Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) by 87.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,565 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 8,188 shares during the quarter. Blue Trust
