Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is a US dividend ETF. As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores VIG 6.5 out of 10 — highest on Risk (8.9), lowest on Value (4.3). It trades at 24.4 times earnings, against its own median of 23.6. Its ten largest holdings are 34% of the fund.
What stands out in VIG's data
U.S. dividend growers with a rising-payout track record.
Trades at a richer price than similar dividend funds — you pay more for the income stream.
Its trailing EBITDA multiple of 18.7x sits among the priciest in the category, well above the 13.1x peer median. Return on equity of 24.5% and a 17% three-year annualized return both run above average.
A core position for a portfolio that prioritizes steady income over bargain entry points.
Why did VIG move this week? It rose 1.7% in the week to October 9, 2026 — Visa and Microsoft drove it
VIG rose 1.7% in the week to October 9, 2026. The holdings that moved it most were Visa (+6.9%), Microsoft (+3.4%) and Mastercard (+6.7%); Lam Research (−8.2%) pushed the other way.
How is VIG rated? ETF Copilot scores Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) 6.5 out of 10
As of October 9, 2026, ETF Copilot scores Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) 6.5 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 6.5 / 10
- Growth: 5.7 / 10
- Value: 4.3 / 10
- Risk: 8.9 / 10
- Quality: 8.2 / 10
- Return: 6.1 / 10
Is VIG expensive right now? It trades at 24.4 times earnings, against its own median of 23.6
As of October 9, 2026, VIG is more expensive than 61% of its own 115 monthly readings since 2017 — 70 of those months were cheaper than today.
Trailing twelve-month, computed by ETF Copilot from the fund's holdings rather than quoted from a data provider, and rebuilt nightly.
What's inside VIG? 26% Tech
What's inside VIG: Size (Large 92%, Mid 7%, Small 1%); Geography (International 4%, US 96%); Tech 25.8%; Magnificent 7 9.2%; AI 9.1%; Semiconductors 9.7%; Memory 6.6%.
What are VIG's top holdings? The ten largest are 34% of the fund
Microsoft, Apple, Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, Eli Lilly, Exxonmobil, Johnson & Johnson, Visa, Mastercard and Walmart are VIG's largest holdings, in that order.
Less concentrated than 65% of Dividend US ETFs.
Half of VIG's weight sits in its 20 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 56 equally weighted holdings.
What is VIG's expense ratio? 0.04% a year
As of October 9, 2026, VIG charges 0.04% a year, yields 1.52% and holds $132.8B in assets across 333 positions.
| Measure | VIG |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Dividend yield | 1.52% |
| Assets under management | $132.8B |
| Holdings | 333 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
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ETF Copilot, “Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 9, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/vig
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