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VIG ETF: A Guide to Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares

Last updated: 2026-10-03

Overview

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) offers Australian investors exposure to a broad portfolio of US companies selected for their record of increasing dividends. The fund combines that dividend-growth emphasis with substantial technology, financial services and healthcare exposure, so it is not simply a high-yield portfolio.

Category

VIG is an indexed, large-company equity ETF built around a dividend-appreciation theme: it holds companies with a record of increasing dividends over time. This is distinct from a simple high-yield screen; the strategy focuses on dividend growth, while its yield and share price can still fluctuate.

Dividend-growth strategies place the emphasis on companies’ records of raising dividends over time, rather than on yield alone. VIG’s reported portfolio combines that focus with meaningful exposure to technology, financial services and healthcare, so its performance can reflect both the dividend-growth approach and the fortunes of those sectors.

Key facts

Ticker
VIG
Exchange
US
ISIN
US9219088443
Category / focus
Large Blend
Provider
Vanguard
Domicile
United States
Currency
USD
Inception date
2006-04-21
Use of income
NA
UCITS
No
Holdings count
333

Costs

TER
0.06%
Net expense ratio
0.06%
AUM
111.1B

The supplied expense ratio is 0.06%. Fund costs reduce returns over time, and brokerage, currency conversion and tax considerations may also apply to Australian investors.

 

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Performance

YTD
9.0%
1 year
12.6%
3 years
16.5%
5 years
10.4%
10 years
13.0%
Dividend yield
1.48%
Top 10 concentration
33.4%

Holdings

  1. Broadcom Inc4.63%
    Ticker
    AVGO
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  2. Apple Inc.4.45%
    Ticker
    AAPL
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  3. Microsoft Corporation4.34%
    Ticker
    MSFT
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  4. JPMorgan Chase & Co4.07%
    Ticker
    JPM
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    United States

  5. Eli Lilly and Company3.93%
    Ticker
    LLY
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    United States

  6. Exxon Mobil Corp2.78%
    Ticker
    XOM
    Sector
    Energy
    Country
    United States

  7. Johnson & Johnson2.67%
    Ticker
    JNJ
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    United States

  8. Visa Inc. Class A2.45%
    Ticker
    V
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    United States

  9. Walmart Inc.2.11%
    Ticker
    WMT
    Sector
    Consumer Defensive
    Country
    United States

  10. Mastercard Inc2.00%
    Ticker
    MA
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    United States

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

The portfolio contains 333 holdings and is heavily weighted towards US shares. Technology, financial services and healthcare are its largest sector exposures. Its largest positions include Broadcom, Apple, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and Eli Lilly; the top ten holdings account for 33.43% of the portfolio.

Regions

  • North America99.2%

  • Europe Developed0.5%

  • Asia Emerging0.3%

  • Japan0.0%

  • Australasia0.0%

  • Latin America0.0%

  • Asia Developed0.0%

  • United Kingdom0.0%

  • Europe Emerging0.0%

  • Africa/Middle East0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Asset allocation

  • Stock US98.6%

  • Stock non-US0.8%

  • Other0.3%

  • Cash0.3%

  • Bond0.0%

  • NotClassified0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Sectors

  • Technology26.3%

  • Financial Services21.8%

  • Healthcare18.3%

  • Industrials10.9%

  • Consumer Defensive9.0%

  • Consumer Cyclicals4.2%

  • Energy3.5%

  • Basic Materials3.2%

  • Utilities2.7%

  • Real Estate0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

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Risks

Who it may suit

VIG may interest investors researching diversified US equities selected for a record of dividend increases, rather than a strategy centred on the highest current yield. It remains an equity investment and does not remove market, company or currency risk. This is general information, not personal financial advice.

Key risks

VIG is exposed to share-market declines, company-specific setbacks and shifts in the sectors represented in its portfolio. Its concentration in US equities means it offers limited geographic diversification, while Australian investors also bear US dollar–Australian dollar currency risk. A record of dividend increases does not ensure future increases or prevent cuts, and the supplied yield is not guaranteed.

FAQ

What kind of companies does VIG invest in?

VIG follows an indexing approach focused on companies with a record of increasing dividends. Its holdings span sectors including technology, financial services and healthcare.

Is VIG a high-yield ETF?

VIG focuses on a history of dividend increases rather than simply selecting the highest-yielding shares. Its supplied dividend yield is 1.48%; yields can change and distributions are not guaranteed.

What are the main risks for Australian investors?

VIG is an equity fund with substantial exposure to US companies, so its value can fall with share markets and its holdings can be affected by company and sector risks. Australian investors also face currency movements between the US dollar and Australian dollar.

*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.

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