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VIG

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Tracks the S&P US Dividend Growers Index, which selects US companies with at least 10 consecutive years of increasing dividends. Tilts toward quality large-cap companies with durable dividend records.

TER
0.06%
AUM
$85B
CAGR
10.0%
Volatility
13.6%
Max Drawdown
-40.9%
Data Range
2006-05 → 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-2.1%
Worst DD-40.9%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return10.6%
Best22.9%
Worst-5.9%
% positive91%
204 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US9219088443
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
S&P US Dividend Growers Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.06%
Assets Under Management
$85B approx.
Inception Date
2006-04-21
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End 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
~340

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 31.6% of the fund.

1
AAPLApple Inc.
5.00%
2
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.
4.20%
3
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
4.00%
4
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.50%
5
UNHUnitedHealth Group
3.20%
6
MAMastercard Inc.
2.70%
7
VVisa Inc.
2.60%
8
HDHome Depot Inc.
2.30%
9
PGProcter & Gamble Co.
2.10%
10
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp.
2.00%

Sector Breakdown

Technology
24%
Financials
20%
Healthcare
14%
Consumer Staples
12%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Industrials
12%
Communication Services
3%
Utilities
2%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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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), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-13