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VIG: A 7.5% Dividend Increase Tests My Previous Thesis
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) remains a Hold as dividend growth has turned positive but remains slow, with a 1.52% yield and lagging performance versus SPY and DGRO. VIG's recent 7.5% quarterly dividend increase overstates improvement; year-to-date growth is just 3.3%, well below historical averages. VIG's low yield and high P/E ratio limit its appeal; I would reconsider at $225–$230 if dividend recovery and earnings estimates improve.
VIG Has a Little-Known International Twin That Pays 44 Percent More, and Almost Nobody Owns It
VIG dominates dividend growth portfolios, but Vanguard quietly built an international version that yields more and targets compounders most U.S. investors have never considered owning alongside it.
VIG Pays Less Than Half of SCHD by Design: What $500,000 Gives Up Every Year in Dividends
Two retirees hold identical $500,000 positions in dividend ETFs and collect wildly different paychecks every quarter, not because one made a mistake, but because of a single obscure rule buried in one fund's index methodology.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 36,386 | $8.2M | $8.81M | $610,779.5 | 7.45% |
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 695 | $124,182.29 | $168,183.05 | $44,000.76 | 35.43% |
 Michelle S. Hickox FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES Inc. | 850 | $201,127 | $206,371.5 | $5,244.5 | 2.61% |
 Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 14,725 | $2.53M | $3.56M | $1.03M | 40.63% |
 Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 85,747 | $14.97M | $20.58M | $5.61M | 37.44% |
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Profile
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Overview
The company specializes in an index-based investment strategy, focusing on replicating the performance of a specific index composed predominantly of stocks showing a consistent history of dividend growth. This investment strategy aims to provide clients with exposure to companies that not only pay dividends but also have the potential for dividend increases over time, which can be an indicator of financial health and stability. The adviser's method involves a disciplined investment process that seeks to match the composition of the target index as closely as possible, by investing in all or nearly all the stocks in the index in their precise index weightings. This approach is designed to minimize tracking error and ensure that the portfolio mirrors the performance of the index it seeks to emulate.
Products and Services
- Indexing Investment Approach
This service involves a strategic alignment with a specific index known for its focus on companies with a history of increasing dividends. The investment approach is characterized by a systematic replication of the index's composition, investing in the constituent stocks in proportions that mirror their weightings within the index. This product is ideal for investors seeking exposure to a diversified portfolio of dividend-growing stocks with the ease of index tracking.
- Dividend Growth Stock Investments
Under this service, the company offers investment opportunities in stocks that are not just paying dividends but are also on a trajectory of dividend growth. This product is suited for investors who aim to benefit from the dual advantage of regular income through dividends and the potential for asset appreciation. The focus on dividend growth stocks is premised on the belief that these companies exhibit financial stability and growth potential, making them attractive for long-term investment strategies.
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