VIG Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VIG's current 1.51% yield and 6.0% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.51%
Annual Dividend: $3.58 per share
Share Price: $237.61
VIG DRIP Calculator
Model VIG dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.0% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VIG 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VIG on 2016-06-30 would be worth $3,537.95 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 253.8%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,244 (224.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $293.95 in extra value.
Starting share price: $83.24 — Current share price: $238.62
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VIG's current dividend yield?
- VIG (Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.51%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $151 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VIG do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VIG at its current yield of 1.51%, you would need approximately $794,702 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VIG pay monthly dividends?
- No, VIG pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VIG's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VIG. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VIG's dividend growth rate?
- VIG's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 6.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VIG 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VIG on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $3,537.95 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 253.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,244 — meaning DRIP added $293.95 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VIG dividend page.