The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is popular among investors who prioritize low-cost, quality-focused dividend investing. It tracks companies with at least 10 years of consecutive dividend growth, excluding the highest-yielding 25% to avoid risky yield traps. VIG holds 332 mainly large-cap stocks with strong fundamentals, offering a 1.56% yield and a 13.06% annualized return over the past decade. Its low 0.04% expense ratio and focus on total return make it a favored choice for those seeking stable growth without high fees or excessive risk from tech-heavy indexes.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is often overlooked due to its low current yield of about 1.6%, but it focuses on companies with a strong history of dividend growth rather than high initial payouts. The fund tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Grow...
In 2026, dividend growth ETFs like SCHD, VIG, and DGRO have significantly outperformed the S&P 500, with SCHD up about 17% year-to-date versus the S&P 500's 8%. This shift reflects a market rotation from high-growth tech stocks to companies with stro...
