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EQTYvsVIGETF Comparison

ETF 1
EQTY

Kovitz Core Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.24%
VS
ETF 2
VIG

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
-0.32%

Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is part of the US High Dividend segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Healthcare. EQTY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.99%, versus 0.04% for VIG. EQTY is up 7.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4M in YTD flows. VIG performs better with 8.74% YTD performance, and +$869M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EQTY and VIG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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EQTY vs VIG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

-100 M0 M100 M200 M300 MAug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EQTY
VIG
-1.73%-3.03%
+4.69%+1.29%
+7.53%+8.74%
+10.92%+11.73%
+56.02%+54.83%
n/a+66.33%
Flows
EQTY
VIG
-$10M+$258M
-$19M+$846M
+$4M+$869M
-$21M+$2.93B
+$26M+$8.25B
-+$10.40B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EQTY
VIG
+10.68%+8.30%
+13.15%+10.16%
+14.51%+12.18%
n/a+14.21%
Max drawdown
EQTY
VIG
-3.93%-4.40%
-11.90%-7.91%
-17.29%-14.95%
n/a-20.41%
Max drawdown duration
EQTY
VIG
19d36d
153d85d
152d128d
n/a703d
Trading data

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EQTY
VIG
Last sale
9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.00
$237.00
Previous close
09/17/2026
$29.00
$237.12
Consolidated volume
09/17/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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EQTY
VIG
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EQTY
VIG
Last price
$29.00
$237.00
1D performance
-0.02%
-0.05%
AuM$1.42 B$110.76 B
E/R0.99%0.04%
Characteristics
EQTY
VIG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderKovitzVanguard
Benchmark-S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index
N° of holdings38331
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 12, 2022April 21, 2006
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EQTY
USA
89.62%
Other
10.38%
VIG
USA
95.35%
Other
4.65%

Sectors

EQTY
Technology
33.48%
Finance
20.14%
Healthcare
14.2%
Industrials
12.22%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.55%
Other
12.41%
VIG
Technology
25.96%
Finance
20.48%
Healthcare
17.69%
Industrials
9.88%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.08%
Other
16.91%
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Diversification

EQTY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.28%
VIG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

42.39%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
EQTY
The Charles Schwab Corp.
4.95%
Microsoft Corp.
4.64%
Visa, Inc.
4.61%
Aon Plc
4.36%
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
4.25%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.22%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
4.10%
Waters Corp.
3.76%
Analog Devices, Inc.
3.72%
Carrier Global Corp.
3.64%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.45%
Danaher Corp.
3.24%
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
3.16%
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc.
3.10%
Jacobs Solutions, Inc.
3.07%
VIG
Broadcom Inc.
4.62%
Apple, Inc.
4.44%
Microsoft Corp.
4.33%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4.06%
Eli Lilly & Co.
3.92%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
2.78%
Johnson & Johnson
2.66%
Visa, Inc.
2.44%
Walmart, Inc.
2.10%
Mastercard, Inc.
1.99%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.97%
AbbVie, Inc.
1.91%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
1.82%
Bank of America Corp.
1.74%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.62%
Frequently asked questions about EQTY and VIG

How have the EQTY and VIG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 18, 2026, EQTY is up 7.53% year-to-date (YTD), while VIG has returned 8.74%. That puts VIG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EQTY or VIG?

Year-to-date, the EQTY ETF saw +$4M in flows, compared to +$869M for VIG.

Which ETF is more volatile: EQTY or VIG?

Over the past year, EQTY had a volatility of 13.15%, while VIG experienced 10.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: EQTY or VIG?

As of September 18, 2026, EQTY holds $1.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while VIG manages $110.76 B.

What sectors do the EQTY and VIG ETFs invest in?

EQTY leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, VIG focuses on Technology, Finance and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the EQTY ETF and VIG ETF?

EQTY top holdings include The Charles Schwab Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Visa, Inc.. VIG holds in its top three: Broadcom Inc., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: EQTY or VIG?

EQTY holds 39 securities with 58.28% of its assets in the top 15. VIG has 333 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.39%.

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