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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIG
VIG charges 0.04% annually. No ETFs in the Dividend category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VIG vs VYM | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | VIG vs DIVB | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 139.61M | Jun 2016 | VIG vs UDIV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | VIG vs SCHD | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.07% | 20.50B | Feb 2016 | VIG vs VYMI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIG
VIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 58 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | VIG vs LVHI | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 90 | 142.37M | Jun 2006 | VIG vs DEW | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 90 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIG vs ALTY | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VIG vs EFAS | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 90 | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIG vs INCE |
Top Performing VIG Alternatives (YTD)
VIG is at 8.86% YTD. There are 106 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 91.45%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 91.45% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | VIG vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 36.67% | 8.22M | Feb 2021 | VIG vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 28.42% | 26.22M | Aug 2022 | VIG vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 26.20% | 314.47M | Dec 2010 | VIG vs KBWY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 25.19% | 145.45M | Aug 2013 | VIG vs DGRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIG
VIG has 10.01% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.87% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIG vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.29% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | VIG vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.02% | 45.17B | May 2020 | VIG vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.40% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIG vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.95% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | VIG vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIG
VIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.91%. There are 51 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | VIG vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIG vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | VIG vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | VIG vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIG vs INCE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.87% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VIG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 11.37% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VIG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 24.57% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VIG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 12.84% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VIG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 7.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VIG vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.81% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VIG vs VT | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.11% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VIG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 15.66% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VIG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 13.80% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VIG vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 12.13% | 26.50B | Sep 2010 | VIG vs VOOG |
Often Compared With VIG
Investors most often compare VIG with DGRO, VDIGX, VDADX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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