ATLASiShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.08% and the yield is 1.97%. The ten largest holdings are 27% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DGRO
| Last price | $81.46 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $80.34 – $83.48 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 1.97% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
DGRO fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $43.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Number of holdings | 390 |
| Portfolio turnover | 31% |
| Inception | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Morningstar® U.S. Dividend Growth IndexSM (the "underlying index"), which is a dividend dollar-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of U.S. companies selected based on a consistent history of growing dividends. The underlying index may include large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies.
DGRO top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 3.29% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp XOM | Energy | 3.00% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 3.13% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 3.01% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 2.91% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.74% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM | Financial Services | 2.79% |
| Procter & Gamble Company PG | Consumer Defensive | 2.37% |
| Philip Morris International Inc PM | Consumer Defensive | 2.20% |
| The Home Depot Inc HD | Consumer Cyclical | 1.92% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DGRO sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 19.6% |
| Technology | 19.3% |
| Healthcare | 17.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 12.0% |
| Industrials | 10.7% |
| Utilities | 6.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.9% |
| Energy | 5.6% |
| Basic Materials | 2.3% |
| Communication Services | 0.1% |
By region: North America 99.2%, Europe Developed 0.5%, Asia Emerging 0.3%.
DGRO returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 10.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.17 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DGRO: frequently asked questions
What does DGRO invest in?
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Microsoft Corporation (3.3%), Exxon Mobil Corp (3.0%), Apple Inc. (3.1%), AbbVie Inc (3.0%), Johnson & Johnson (2.9%).
What is the DGRO expense ratio?
0.08% a year: about $8.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DGRO dividend yield?
1.97%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DGRO go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $80.34 to $83.48 from $81.46 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DGRO performed?
Year to date +13.2%, one year +15.7%, three years +18.4% a year, five years +10.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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