Overview
Tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index of companies that have increased their annual dividend for at least 10 consecutive years. Excludes the top 25% highest-yielding to avoid dividend traps.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp. | 4.8% |
| AAPL | Apple Inc. | 4.4% |
| UNH | UnitedHealth Group | 4.2% |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase | 3.8% |
| V | Visa Inc. | 3.6% |
| HD | Home Depot | 3.4% |
| AVGO | Broadcom Inc. | 3.2% |
| PG | Procter & Gamble | 3.1% |
| MA | Mastercard | 2.9% |
| COST | Costco Wholesale | 2.7% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
VIG is the benchmark dividend appreciation ETF — it prioritizes dividend growth consistency over current yield. The 10-year consecutive growth screen produces a high-quality portfolio skewing toward large-cap compounders.
Who It's For
Long-term investors prioritizing dividend growth and total return over maximum current income. VIG is ideal during the accumulation phase when dividend reinvestment compounds growth, and for investors who want quality equity exposure with a growing income stream for eventual retirement spending. Also suitable for investors seeking lower volatility than pure growth funds without sacrificing long-term return potential.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $83.42 | -- |
| 2017 | $100.28 | +20.2% |
| 2018 | $94.18 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | $118.82 | +26.2% |
| 2020 | $137.48 | +15.7% |
| 2021 | $172.62 | +25.6% |
| 2022 | $156.82 | -9.2% |
| 2023 | $180.42 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | $205.68 | +14.0% |
| 2025 | $210.42 | +2.3% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 1.68% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 1.48% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22B | -- |
| 2017 | $28B | +27.3% |
| 2018 | $30B | +7.1% |
| 2019 | $40B | +33.3% |
| 2020 | $52B | +30.0% |
| 2021 | $72B | +38.5% |
| 2022 | $62B | -13.9% |
| 2023 | $76B | +22.6% |
| 2024 | $88B | +15.8% |
| 2025 | $92B | +4.5% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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