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VIG

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares

VIG

ETF · ETF · quarterly payer

$247.76

Overvalued · -69% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.47%

Annual Dividend

$3.65

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

9.1%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VIG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 2, 2026, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) has a forward dividend yield of 1.47%, based on an annual dividend of $3.65 per share and a share price of $247.76.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • VIG last cut its regular dividend in 2016.
  • VIG's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 28, 2026, for a dividend of $0.93 per share.
  • VIG's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG's 1.47% yield is 20% below its five-year average yield of 1.84%.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VIG is $77.52 per share, 69% below the $247.76 share price, so VIG screens as overvalued.
  • Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VIG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 2, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VIG

Summary

As of Nov 2, 2026, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) yields 1.47% ($3.65 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100) and has 16 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is VIG a good dividend stock?

Yes

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.47% ($3.65/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Strong 9.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 53% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2016

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.47%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$3.65
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
25.9
5-Yr Total Return
53%
52-Week Range
$210.01 – $250.19
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2016)

VIG dividend distribution changes

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) has made 82 distributions since 2006; 45 were higher than the one before and 14 lower, as fund payouts track the income earned.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 28, 2026Higher$0.833 → $0.930+11.6%
Mar 27, 2026Lower$0.884 → $0.833−5.8%
Dec 22, 2025Higher$0.865 → $0.884+2.2%
Jun 30, 2025Lower$0.938 → $0.871−7.1%
Mar 27, 2025Higher$0.876 → $0.938+7.1%
Dec 23, 2024Higher$0.835 → $0.876+4.9%
Sep 27, 2024Higher$0.769 → $0.835+8.6%
Jun 29, 2023Higher$0.749 → $0.773+3.2%
Mar 24, 2023Higher$0.715 → $0.749+4.8%
Sep 19, 2022Higher$0.695 → $0.715+2.9%
Jun 21, 2022Higher$0.694 → $0.695+0.1%
Sep 20, 2021Higher$0.675 → $0.700+3.7%
Every VIG payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
VIG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →VIG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VIG a good dividend stock?

Yes. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.47% ($3.65/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is VIG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VIG's fair value is about $77.52 versus a $247.76 share price — so it looks overvalued (-69% vs. fair value).

Is VIG's dividend safe?

VIG has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 16-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2016, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VIG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VIG is about $77.52 per share, about 69% below the current $247.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VIG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VIG screens as "yes" and overvalued. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.47% ($3.65/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VIG cut its dividend?

VIG earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2016). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does VIG pay a dividend?

Yes. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.65 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.47%.

What is VIG's dividend yield?

As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG's forward dividend yield is 1.47%, based on a $3.65 annual dividend and a $247.76 share price.

What is VIG's dividend per share?

As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG pays $3.65 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has VIG grown its dividend?

As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.

When is the next VIG ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 2, 2026, VIG's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 28, 2026, for $0.93 per share.

Income Calculator

At $3.65 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$91.15
Annual$364.60
Monthly avg$30.38

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