The First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) has outperformed the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) over the past decade, returning 315.51% compared to VIG's 263.42%. RDVY also leads over five-year, one-year, and year-to-date periods, though recent short-term returns have been closer, with VIG outperforming in the past month. Both ETFs focus on dividend growth but use different selection criteria, with RDVY adding financial strength tests to its picks. Long-term investors, especially those in tax-advantaged accounts, may benefit from RDVY's stronger historical performance, while taxable account holders might consider a gradual transition to avoid capital gains taxes.
VIG (Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF) trades at USD 249.35 on Pluang as of Nov 10, 2026 08:41 WIB, up 2.47% in one day. The ETF holds a market cap of $109.10 billion and a 52-week high of $252.70. Pluang investors show strong buying interest, with 98% of orders as buys and an average hold time of 141 days.
