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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.45% | +4.90% | +5.79% | +16.91% | +54.08% | +63.96% |
| Flows | -$31M | +$397M | -$202M | +$2.65B | +$7.15B | +$13.58B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is built to track the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 332 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 21, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 332
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.76% | +10.22% | +12.22% | +14.28% |
Max drawdown | -4.57% | -7.91% | -14.95% | -20.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 28d | 85d | 128d | 703d |
Time to recover | 12d | 40d | 81d | 435d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VIG?
VIG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VIG track?
VIG tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VIG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Equities, excluding REIT. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of VIG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VIG is 0.04%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VIG launched?
VIG was launched on April 21, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VIG?
VIG is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VIG?
As of June 10, 2026, VIG manages $107.16 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VIG performed recently?
As of June 10, 2026, VIG delivered a return of 1.45% over the past month (1M performance), 4.9% over the past three months (3M), and 5.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VIG?
As of June 10, 2026, VIG has seen net flows of -$31M in the past month (1M flow) and -$202M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VIG pay dividends?
As of June 10, 2026, VIG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.49%.
How many holdings are in VIG
As of April 30, 2026, VIG holds 332 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VIG?
As of April 30, 2026, VIG holds 332 securities, with 40.86% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VIG?
As of April 30, 2026, VIG holds a portfolio of 332 underlyings, with its largest positions including BROADCOM LIMITED, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VIG invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, VIG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VIG focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, VIG is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Health Care and Financials.
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