Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by Vanguard. It tracks the investment results of the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index, which is made up of U.S. stocks with a history of increasing dividends. VIG was launched on April 21, 2006, and has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is relatively low compared to other ETFs. This means that it has low annual fees, making it a cost-effective option for investors who want to gain exposure to a diverse range of dividend-paying stocks in the U.S.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219088443 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921908844 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend |
| Index Tracked | NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has an expense ratio of 0.06% 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 Vanguard Dividend Appreciation 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
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF had a return of 4.07% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.77% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF had an annualized return of 11.12%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.55%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.07% | 6.30% |
| 1 month | -2.58% | -3.13% |
| 6 months | 16.11% | 19.37% |
| 1 year | 14.77% | 22.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.57% | 11.65% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.12% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.23% | 3.41% | 2.80% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -4.26% | -1.47% | 7.47% | 4.13% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF(VIG)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF granted a 1.83% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.23 | $3.21 | $2.97 | $2.66 | $2.30 | $2.13 | $2.04 | $1.92 | $1.83 | $1.82 | $1.59 | $1.39 |
Dividend yield | 1.83% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% | 1.95% | 1.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation 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 | $0.77 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2013 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
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 Vanguard Dividend Appreciation 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 Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF was 46.81%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 491 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF drawdown is 3.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.81% | Oct 10, 2007 | 355 | Mar 9, 2009 | 491 | Feb 16, 2011 | 846 |
| -31.72% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 134 |
| -20.4% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 300 | Dec 11, 2023 | 486 |
| -17.28% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 70 | Apr 5, 2019 | 134 |
| -16.95% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 85 | Feb 3, 2012 | 146 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF volatility is 3.09%, 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.