iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO)
DGRO, or the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to replicate the performance of the Morningstar U.S. Dividend Growth Index. This index is comprised of U.S. stocks that have a history of increasing dividends and are expected to continue doing so in the future. By investing in DGRO, investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks with a focus on growth. The fund was launched on June 10, 2014, and is managed by iShares, a division of BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers. It has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered very low compared to other ETFs and mutual funds, making DGRO a popular choice for investors looking for low-cost exposure to dividend-paying growth stocks.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46434V6213 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46434V621 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has an expense ratio of 0.08% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF had a return of 5.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.06% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.40% | 5.84% |
| 1 month | -1.16% | -2.98% |
| 6 months | 18.80% | 22.02% |
| 1 year | 16.06% | 24.47% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.99% | 11.44% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.46% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.26% | 3.08% | 3.91% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.98% | -2.62% | 7.11% | 4.90% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF(DGRO)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF granted a 2.36% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.33 | $1.32 | $1.17 | $1.07 | $1.03 | $0.93 | $0.81 | $0.71 | $0.66 | $0.65 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 2.36% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 2.21% | 2.44% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.52% | 0.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 |
| 2014 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF was 35.10%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF drawdown is 2.82%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.1% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -19.31% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -16.65% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 69 | Apr 4, 2019 | 133 |
| -11.31% | May 21, 2015 | 67 | Aug 25, 2015 | 142 | Mar 18, 2016 | 209 |
| -10.58% | Jan 29, 2018 | 39 | Mar 23, 2018 | 103 | Aug 20, 2018 | 142 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF volatility is 3.19%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.