VIG Returned 223% Over 10 Years and Still Costs Almost Nothing

"VIG tracks the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index, which requires member companies to have raised their dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. Consistent dividend growth tends to signal disciplined management, durable cash flows, and competitive moats."

"The fund holds more than 400 positions with a portfolio turnover of 11%, reflecting a genuine buy-and-hold approach. Its largest sector exposure is Information Technology at 24.1%, followed by Financials at 19.4% and Healthcare at 16.7%."

"Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 63 consecutive years, with its quarterly payment climbing from $0.16 in 1999 to $0.53 in early 2026. Procter & Gamble pays a quarterly dividend of $1.0568 and plans to return approximately $10 billion in dividends in fiscal 2026."

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) targets companies that have raised dividends for at least 10 consecutive years, emphasizing quality over yield. With a current yield of 1.55%, VIG seeks disciplined management and durable cash flows. The fund has a low expense ratio of 4 basis points and a buy-and-hold strategy, holding over 400 positions with a turnover of 11%. Major sector exposures include Information Technology, Financials, and Healthcare, featuring companies like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Microsoft known for their consistent dividend increases.

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