Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) Alternatives
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIG
VIG charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VIG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | Feb 7, 2019 | VIG vs VYM | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | Jun 1, 2016 | VIG vs UDIV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | Oct 20, 2011 | VIG vs SCHD | |
| Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | 0.07% | Dec 16, 2015 | VIG vs DJD | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.07% | Feb 25, 2016 | VIG vs VYMI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIG
Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 96 | Jun 11, 2007 | VIG vs IDV | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 95 | Nov 21, 2007 | VIG vs FGD | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | VIG vs DVYA | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 94 | Jan 16, 2018 | VIG vs FIDI | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 94 | Jul 27, 2016 | VIG vs LVHI |
Top Performing VIG Alternatives (YTD)
VIG alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 55.26% | Oct 23, 2023 | VIG vs MRNY | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 32.07% | Aug 24, 2022 | VIG vs NDIV | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 23.50% | Feb 4, 2021 | VIG vs SCDL | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 23.45% | Aug 30, 2023 | VIG vs XOMO | |
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 15.23% | Oct 24, 2019 | VIG vs HDLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIG
VIG alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | VIG vs EMDV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 11.99% | Dec 29, 2015 | VIG vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | VIG vs WDIV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VIG vs DWX | |
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.53% | Aug 26, 2003 | VIG vs FVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIG
VIG alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -7.48% | Jan 14, 2016 | VIG vs DFND | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | VIG vs EMDV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.38% | Dec 29, 2015 | VIG vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VIG vs DWX | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | VIG vs WDIV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VIG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VIG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VIG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VIG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VIG vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VIG vs VT | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VIG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VIG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 4.45% | Jul 20, 2007 | VIG vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.97% | Apr 5, 2019 | VIG vs VOOG |
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