Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Performance
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) has achieved net growth of $1,640 from an initial investment of $1,000 since August 2020, driven largely by capital appreciation. If dividends were reinvested, the investment would be worth $1,800 today. As of July 2023, the ETF paid a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, up from $0.60 in the same quarter of 2020.
Dividend and Yield Analysis
Currently, VIG’s trailing yield is approximately 1.7%, below average for those seeking immediate investment income. The fund prioritizes reliable dividend growth over high yields by excluding the highest-yielding companies, which may face growth challenges. Only the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) has performed slightly better in the past five years.
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