- ISIN
- US9219086041
- CUSIP
- 921908604
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- May 15, 1992
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $36B
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Performance
VDIGX Performance Chart
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) is up 2.2% since the beginning of the year. VDIGX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VDIGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,590.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) has returned 2.20% so far this year and 8.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VDIGX has returned 12.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.30%
- 1M
- 2.59%
- YTD
- 2.20%
- 6M
- 1.59%
- 1Y
- 8.70%
- 3Y*
- 13.78%
- 5Y*
- 9.72%
- 10Y*
- 12.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- 0.31%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
VDIGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 15, 1992, VDIGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, VDIGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.94% | 0.90% | -6.82% | 5.69% | 2.41% | -0.51% | 2.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.57% | 0.67% | -0.57% | -1.78% | 3.92% | 1.42% | -1.29% | 3.10% | -0.32% | 0.57% | 2.73% | -0.24% | 11.11% |
| 2024 | 1.48% | 3.23% | 1.22% | -3.64% | 2.15% | -0.01% | 3.70% | 4.28% | 1.41% | -3.76% | 3.68% | 5.82% | 20.84% |
| 2023 | 0.51% | -2.77% | 2.45% | 2.10% | -4.23% | 5.81% | 0.80% | -1.95% | -4.36% | -0.00% | 6.87% | 3.29% | 8.11% |
| 2022 | -3.62% | -1.37% | 3.07% | -3.68% | -0.39% | -5.33% | 5.44% | -3.06% | -7.55% | 9.92% | 5.61% | -2.58% | -4.89% |
| 2021 | -4.30% | 2.39% | 6.41% | 4.91% | 1.44% | 0.13% | 3.59% | 1.56% | -4.28% | 6.24% | -2.49% | 7.71% | 24.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.80%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 1992.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.95%) than losses (67.85%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.80%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 73.95%
- Downside Capture
- 67.85%
Expense Ratio
VDIGX has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VDIGX ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VDIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.34 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.84 | 2.53 | -1.69 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.21 | 11.37 | -8.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund provided a 24.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.51 | $7.19 | $7.95 | $0.85 | $2.13 | $2.14 | $0.94 | $1.44 | $2.13 | $1.37 | $0.67 | $1.28 |
Dividend yield | 24.03% | 21.90% | 21.94% | 2.29% | 6.06% | 5.45% | 2.83% | 4.70% | 8.72% | 5.16% | 2.86% | 5.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund. 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.13 | $7.19 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.23 | $7.95 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $2.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 | $2.14 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund. 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 Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund was 45.23%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 970 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 0.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -45.23%Oct 2002 | 1y 9mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 7moJan 2001 - Aug 2006 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -42.43%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.98%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.18%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
1994 correction1994 | -15.41%May 1994 | 7mo 29d | 1y 1mo | 1y 9moSep 1993 - Jun 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VDIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.23% | -56.78% | +11.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.09% | -9.10% | +0.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.23% | -18.90% | +8.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.18% | -25.43% | +9.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.98% | -33.92% | +0.94% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.51% | -2.34% | +1.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.65% | -10.72% | +4.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.37% | 2.02% | +0.35% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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