VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG at a glance
VIG (Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF) currently pays a 1.6% distribution yield, paid quarterly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $160 a year, or roughly $13.33 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #212 of the 218 income ETFs we track.
It charges an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is cheaper than most the ETFs we track (about $4 a year per $10,000 invested) and it manages $124B in assets, making it one of the 10 largest funds in our database.
Yield is only half the story. VIG's total return since it launched on April 21, 2006 is +606% (about +10% per year), and the share price is not below where it started, so there is no price decay flag.
How much will VIG pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full VIG dividend calculator →
Where VIG ranks
#212 of 218 among income ETFsBetter than 3% of funds → see the listFee rank (lowest)
#3 of 170 cheapest firstBetter than 99% of funds → see the listSize rank
#4 of 271 by assetsBetter than 99% of funds → see the listAnnualized return rank
#82 of 142 funds with 1+ yearBetter than 43% of funds → see the list
ETFs similar to VIG
| ETF | Yield | $10K / yr | Expense | AUM | Annualized | Price decay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.6% | $160 | 0.04% | $124B | +10% | No | This fund |
| VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.5% | $250 | 0.04% | $82.3B | +9.1% | No | Compare |
| DGROiShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 2.0% | $200 | 0.08% | $43.6B | +12% | No | Compare |
| NOBLProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 2.1% | $210 | 0.35% | $11.4B | +10% | No | Compare |
| DGRWWisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 1.5% | $150 | 0.28% | $17.7B | +13% | No | Compare |
| SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 2.6% | $260 | 0.35% | $22.1B | +8.7% | No | Compare |
| SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.0% | $300 | 0.06% | $112B | +13% | No | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VIG's dividend yield?
VIG currently has a distribution yield of 1.6%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does VIG pay dividends?
VIG pays quarterly, which is about 4 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in VIG pay?
At a 1.6% yield, $10,000 in VIG pays about $160 a year, or roughly $13.33 a month before taxes.
What is VIG's expense ratio?
VIG charges 0.04% a year, about $4 for every $10,000 invested.
Does VIG have price decay?
No. VIG's share price is not below where it started. Its total return since inception is +606%.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. ETF data comes from the TopETFs database, refreshes daily and may be delayed, incomplete or outdated. Yields are trailing distribution yields and payouts can change or stop. Total return is since the fund's inception. Price chart and quote provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Always check the fund issuer's website and prospectus before investing. Full disclaimer.
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