VIG Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares

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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026

Dividend Yield: 1.51%

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Years of Dividend History: 21

About Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF dividend comes from a U.S.-focused fund that tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, holding stocks across diversified sectors and market capitalizations. VIG currently yields 1.5%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $3.5813 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 26, 2026. A beta of 0.824 means VIG moves less than the broader market, which suits growth-and-income investors who want dividend growth without taking on full market volatility.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF pays out dividends sourced from the underlying holdings it owns, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF dividend safety is structurally tied to the dividend-paying capacity of its constituent stocks, which the fund selects specifically for their history of growing distributions. The primary pressure point is market-wide: a broad decline in corporate earnings across the fund's diversified holdings would reduce the income passed through to shareholders.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 8.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.1720 to $3.5580 over that period (2026 data is partial and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 20.3% in 2012, while the smallest was a near-flat 0.4% in 2016, showing that growth has not been uniform year to year.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+6.2%	$2.97 (2022)	$3.56 (2025)
5-Year	+9.2%	$2.30 (2020)	$3.56 (2025)
10-Year	+6.9%	$1.82 (2015)	$3.56 (2025)

Is Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VIG fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. At 1.5%, the yield is classified as low (below 2%), and it sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 1.32%, which reflects recent dividend growth outpacing price appreciation. The trade-off is straightforward: an investor in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF gets 8.3% annualized dividend growth over 14 years and 16 consecutive years of increases, but accepts a yield that delivers limited current income. This is a dividend-growth story, not a high-income one.

Recent Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-28	$0.9300
2026-06-26	$0.9988
2026-03-27	$0.8334
2025-12-22	$0.8844
2025-09-29	$0.8647
2025-06-30	$0.8712
2025-03-27	$0.9377
2024-12-23	$0.8756
2024-09-27	$0.8351
2024-06-28	$0.8992

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.7622
2025	$3.5580
2024	$3.3791
2023	$3.2081
2022	$2.9725

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does VIG pay dividends?

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does VIG pay monthly dividends?

No — Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is VIG's dividend yield?

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIG) currently yields 1.51% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history from 2011 to 2025, one year-over-year decline appears: 2013 paid $1.3880 per share versus $1.4100 in 2012. No other annual declines appear in the data window.

How fast has Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF grown its dividend?

VIG has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.1720 to $3.5580 over that 14-year period.

What type of investor is Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF best suited for?

VIG suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The fund's 1.5% yield is low, but 16 consecutive years of dividend increases and an 8.3% CAGR make it a dividend-growth holding rather than a high-income one.

Why is Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because VIG tracks companies selected for dividend growth, not high current payouts. The fund's price appreciation over time has kept the yield at 1.5%, below the 2% threshold that typically defines income-oriented holdings.

How does Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.5% is above VIG's 5-year average of 1.32%. For income investors, that means the fund is currently delivering more yield relative to price than it has on average over the past five years.

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