VIG dividend calculator
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
Current price $239.08
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Distribution yield1.50%
Modest yield
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Next payment expected around 15 October 2026 (estimate)
Yearly fee (TER)0.04%
The yearly cost baked into your returns
ETF quality95/100
Excellent on our cost, process and income checks
What's inside VIG?
Top holdings
- Broadcom Inc5.4%
- Apple Inc4.6%
- Microsoft Corp4.3%
- Eli Lilly and Co3.8%
- JPMorgan Chase & Co3.3%
Top sectors
- Technology29.0%
- Financial Services19.9%
- Healthcare16.6%
VIG vs similar income ETFs
| Share | Yield | Yearly fee (TER) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.50% | 0.04% | This page |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 11.69% | 0.08% | Calculate → |
| QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.59% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
| RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 11.58% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does VIG pay per share?
- Over the last year Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF paid out about $3.58 per share, distributed quarterly.
- When is the next VIG distribution?
- Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 1 October 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
- What does VIG hold?
- Its biggest positions right now are Broadcom Inc, Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp. The VIG inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.
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