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DGRO

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

Tracks the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index, selecting US stocks with at least 5 consecutive years of dividend growth. Low-cost iShares alternative to SCHD with broader diversification and different screening criteria.

EquityTER 0.08%Dist.
TER
0.08%
AUM
$29B
CAGR
12.0%
Volatility
14.1%
Sharpe
0.64
Max Drawdown
-22.1%
Data Range
2014-06 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-0.5%
Worst DD-22.1%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return12.2%
Best21.7%
Worst4.7%
% positive100%
107 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US46434V6213
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.08%
Assets Under Management
$29B approx.
Inception Date
2014-06-10
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~420

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 25.4% of the fund.

1
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.40%
2
AAPLApple Inc.
3.20%
3
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.
3.10%
4
ABBVAbbVie Inc.
2.80%
5
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
2.60%
6
JNJJohnson & Johnson
2.40%
7
PGProcter & Gamble Co.
2.20%
8
HDHome Depot Inc.
2.00%
9
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
1.90%
10
MRKMerck & Co.
1.80%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
20%
Technology
18%
Healthcare
16%
Consumer Staples
10%
Industrials
10%
Consumer Discretionary
8%
Energy
6%
Communication Services
5%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-17

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Who Is This ETF For?

Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), BlackRock (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index, selecting US stocks with at least 5 consecutive years of dividend growth. Low-cost iShares alternative to SCHD with broader diversification and different screening criteria.
DGRO has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, which means you pay $8 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, DGRO is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
DGRO is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
DGRO uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index index directly.