- ISIN
- US9219088443
- CUSIP
- 921908844
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Apr 21, 2006
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $128B
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Performance
VIG Performance Chart
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is up 7.4% since the beginning of the year. VIG is currently trading at $235 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VIG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,715.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) has returned 7.43% so far this year and 20.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VIG has had an annualized return of 13.17%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.54%.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- 1.95%
- YTD
- 7.43%
- 6M
- 7.43%
- 1Y
- 20.03%
- 3Y*
- 15.47%
- 5Y*
- 11.39%
- 10Y*
- 13.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
VIG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 2006, VIG's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, VIG closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.93% | 1.64% | -5.18% | 6.35% | 2.60% | 0.23% | 7.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.26% | 0.45% | -4.04% | -1.53% | 3.61% | 3.85% | 0.68% | 2.36% | 2.72% | 0.59% | 2.58% | -0.90% | 14.17% |
| 2024 | 1.23% | 3.41% | 2.80% | -4.13% | 3.33% | 1.41% | 3.97% | 3.32% | 1.43% | -1.95% | 5.40% | -3.90% | 16.99% |
| 2023 | 2.90% | -2.74% | 1.85% | 2.31% | -2.74% | 6.50% | 2.35% | -1.89% | -4.26% | -1.47% | 7.47% | 4.13% | 14.51% |
| 2022 | -5.30% | -2.80% | 3.02% | -5.12% | -0.07% | -6.22% | 6.80% | -3.45% | -8.18% | 9.96% | 6.75% | -3.73% | -9.80% |
| 2021 | -2.92% | 1.58% | 6.03% | 4.03% | 1.76% | -0.14% | 3.18% | 1.67% | -4.99% | 6.93% | -1.38% | 6.52% | 23.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.30%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 27, 2006.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.75%) than losses (81.73%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.30% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.30%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 87.75%
- Downside Capture
- 81.73%
Expense Ratio
VIG has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIG ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) 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.
| VIG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.66 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.27 | 11.86 | -1.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.45 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 12 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.45 | $3.56 | $3.38 | $3.21 | $2.97 | $2.66 | $2.30 | $2.13 | $2.04 | $1.92 | $1.83 | $1.82 |
Dividend yield | 1.47% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $3.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $3.38 |
| 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 | $3.21 |
| 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 | $2.97 |
| 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 | $2.66 |
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 46.81%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 491 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF drawdown is 0.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.81%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 4moOct 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 6d | 6mo 10dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.39%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.28%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -16.95%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 3d | 7moJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VIG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.81% | -56.78% | +9.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.91% | -9.10% | +1.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.95% | -18.90% | +3.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.39% | -25.43% | +5.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.72% | -33.92% | +2.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.72% | -2.49% | +1.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.50% | -10.72% | +5.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.95% | 2.03% | -0.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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