Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.46% ($3.45/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

1.46%

Payout Ratio

—

Annual Dividend

$3.45

5-Yr Avg Growth

8.7%

Ex-Dividend Date

—

Years of Growth

6

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

—

Market Cap

—

P/E Ratio

26.6

5-Yr Total Return

52%

52-Week Range

$198.37 – $236.32

Dividend Safety

B · 74/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2016)

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