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
US9219088443
921908844
Apr 21, 2006
North America (U.S.)
1x
NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VIG has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
5.53%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.61%
10.35%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VIG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.10% | -0.10% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VIG is 67, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.55 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.55 | $3.38 | $3.21 | $2.97 | $2.66 | $2.30 | $2.13 | $2.04 | $1.92 | $1.83 | $1.82 | $1.59 |
Dividend yield | 1.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.94 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.77 | $0.90 | $0.84 | $0.88 | $3.38 | ||||||||
| 2023 | $0.75 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.92 | $3.21 | ||||||||
| 2022 | $0.69 | $0.70 | $0.72 | $0.87 | $2.97 | ||||||||
| 2021 | $0.51 | $0.68 | $0.70 | $0.77 | $2.66 | ||||||||
| 2020 | $0.47 | $0.60 | $0.56 | $0.66 | $2.30 | ||||||||
| 2019 | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.55 | $0.60 | $2.13 | ||||||||
| 2018 | $0.40 | $0.57 | $0.50 | $0.58 | $2.04 | ||||||||
| 2017 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.43 | $0.55 | $1.92 | ||||||||
| 2016 | $0.41 | $0.45 | $0.39 | $0.58 | $1.83 | ||||||||
| 2015 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.48 | $1.82 | ||||||||
| 2014 | $0.33 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $1.59 |
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 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 0.86%, occurring on May 6, 2025. Recovery took 2 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF drawdown is 0.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.86% | May 6, 2025 | 1 | May 6, 2025 | 2 | May 8, 2025 | 3 |
| -0.25% | May 9, 2025 | 1 | May 9, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
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The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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