Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) favored for quality, low fees, and steady returns over high-yield alternatives.

Vanguard's VIG ETF outperforms ProShares' NOBL with lower fees and higher returns over 10 years.

ProShares' NOBL ETF focuses on S&P 500 companies with 25+ years of dividend increases, offering durability and a 2.05% yield but charges a high 0.35% fee. Vanguard's VIG ETF uses a looser 10-year dividend growth screen, charges just 0.04%, and has de...