| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $238.84 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% | $5 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | S&P US Dividend Growers | Benchmark |
| Category | US dividend growth | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2006 | Launched |
| 1-year return | +13.2% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +13.6% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | +8.0% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +13.9% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is a US dividend growth ETF from Vanguard that tracks the S&P US Dividend Growers, with a 0.05% annual expense ratio. It has returned +13.2% over the past year and +8.0% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2006.
Share price
$238.84
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.05%
$5 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+13.2%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+8.0%
Annualized
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VIG ETF?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is a US dividend growth exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the S&P US Dividend Growers. Launched in 2006, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.05%.
How has VIG performed?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has returned +13.2% over the past year and +8.0% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +13.9%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.2% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +13.6% |
| 5 years (annualized) | +8.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +13.9% |
How much does VIG cost?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF charges a 0.05% expense ratio — about $5 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) FAQ
What does the VIG ETF track?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks the S&P US Dividend Growers and is classified as a US dividend growth fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2006, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VIG expense ratio?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.05%, or about $5 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the VIG return this year?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) returned +13.2% over the trailing twelve months and +8.0% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VIG?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has an annualized volatility of about +13.9%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VIG data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.