ATLASVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.05% and the yield is 1.58%. The ten largest holdings are 33% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VIG
| Last price | $249.35 (+0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $246.07 – $255.39 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 1.58% |
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.
VIG fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $112B |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% |
| Number of holdings | 333 |
| Portfolio turnover | 13% |
| Inception | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The adviser employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, which consists of common stocks of companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time. The adviser attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
VIG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 4.81% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 4.48% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 4.39% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM | Financial Services | 3.97% |
| Eli Lilly and Company LLY | Healthcare | 3.91% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp XOM | Energy | 2.69% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 2.54% |
| Visa Inc. Class A V | Financial Services | 2.50% |
| Walmart Inc. WMT | Consumer Defensive | 2.21% |
| Mastercard Inc MA | Financial Services | 2.00% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VIG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25.1% |
| Financial Services | 22.9% |
| Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Industrials | 10.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 8.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 4.0% |
| Energy | 3.6% |
| Basic Materials | 3.3% |
| Utilities | 2.7% |
By region: North America 99.2%, Europe Developed 0.5%, Asia Emerging 0.3%.
VIG returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 9.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.06 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VIG: frequently asked questions
What does VIG invest in?
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Broadcom Inc (4.8%), Apple Inc. (4.5%), Microsoft Corporation (4.4%), JPMorgan Chase & Co (4.0%), Eli Lilly and Company (3.9%).
What is the VIG expense ratio?
0.05% a year: about $5.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VIG dividend yield?
1.58%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VIG 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 $246.07 to $255.39 from $249.35 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VIG performed?
Year to date +9.9%, one year +12.5%, three years +17.1% a year, five years +10.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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