The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) excludes Meta and Alphabet from its holdings until at least 2035 because its underlying index requires companies to have 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. Although both Meta and Alphabet started paying dividends in 2024 and are raising them, the index's 10-year rule means they must wait a decade of continuous raises before becoming eligible. This rule favors companies with proven dividend durability over new payers, impacting investors seeking exposure to fast-growing dividend stocks. Alternatives with shorter dividend history requirements exist for those wanting earlier access to new dividend payers.
VIG trades at USD 234.00 with a 1-day change of -0.49% as of Oct 01, 2026 05:51 WIB on Pluang, showing steady investor interest with 99% buy orders. Meta, excluded from VIG due to the 10-year dividend rule, is priced at USD 726.88 but sees 72% sell activity, while Alphabet trades at USD 348.62 with a 2.26% gain and 93% sell orders. This highlights a divergence in investor behavior between established dividend ETFs like VIG and high-profile tech stocks on Pluang.
In March 2024, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) removed Broadcom from its holdings due to its dividend yield falling below the index's threshold after a price surge. Since then, Broadcom's stock price rose about 183%, a gain SCHD investors ...
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is rated as a Hold due to its slow dividend growth and a modest 1.52% yield. Although it recently announced a 7.5% quarterly dividend increase, the year-to-date growth is only 3.3%, which is below historic...
The Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF, launched in January 2025, has delivered a strong 34.21% total return since inception, supported by a 4.51% estimated yield. The fund aims to maximize dividend yield relative to volatility through an optimiz...
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) currently pays about 2.2% yield, roughly double the S&P 500's 1.1%, making it a strong choice for retirees relying on dividend income. VYM holds around 500 U.S. stocks with high dividend yields, focusing on ...
