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The fund focuses on large-cap and established businesses that have increased their annual dividends for at least 10 consecutive years, using an index-based approach designed to emphasize dividend growth rather than high current yield.", "Fund reference data as of Sep 11, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [ "Period", "VIG", "Category" ], "rows": [ { "label": "YTD", "cells": [ "11.01%", "5.14%" ] }, { "label": "1 month", "cells": [ "1.20%", "9.43%" ] }, { "label": "3 months", "cells": [ "3.56%", "3.42%" ] }, { "label": "1 year", "cells": [ "16.59%", "27.72%" ] }, { "label": "3 years", "cells": [ "16.11%", "19.34%" ] }, { "label": "5 years", "cells": [ "10.32%", "11.20%" ] }, { "label": "10 years", "cells": [ "13.13%", "13.77%" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "analysis", "title": "VIG Analysis", "text": [ "VIG is currently trading below its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages, at 241.62% and 241.21% respectively, signaling short-term bearish momentum. However, the ETF remains above its 200-day simple moving average of 229.40%, indicating that the longer-term trend is still positive. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 35.53, which is in the 'bearish momentum' territory, suggesting a lack of buying pressure. The MACD is at -0.64, also indicating bearish momentum.", "The outlook for VIG is cautiously neutral over the next 6-12 months. While its long-term strategy of investing in dividend-growing companies provides a degree of stability, current technical indicators suggest short-term headwinds. A break above the 50-day moving average at 241.21% would be a positive sign, potentially signaling a return to upward momentum. Conversely, a sustained move below the 200-day moving average at 229.40% could indicate a more significant trend reversal." ], "lists": { "ProTips": [ "Consider VIG as a core holding for income-focused portfolios prioritizing dividend growth over current yield.", "Monitor sector concentration, particularly Technology and Financials, for potential sector-specific risks.", "Evaluate VIG's performance against its category and benchmark to ensure it meets long-term investment objectives." ] } }, { "id": "correlations", "title": "Market Correlations", "text": [ "How this etf moves relative to other assets", "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods." ], "facts": { "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.90", "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.77", "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.21", "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.13" } }, { "id": "key-statistics", "title": "Key Statistics", "text": [ "Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, with a net asset value of $132.41 billion, holds 99.39% in stocks. The fund's expense ratio is a very low 0.04%, costing investors $4 per $10,000 invested annually. Its sector concentration is highest in Technology (25.97%), Financial Services (21.84%), and Healthcare (17.85%), reflecting a focus on established companies with stable cash flows. The ETF's strategy is to invest in companies with a history of increasing dividends, aiming for long-term capital appreciation and consistent income growth.", "Its underlying holdings are large-cap U.S. companies. Recent earnings reports from these constituents show mixed results. For instance, one recent earnings release showed an EPS actual of -0.01 against an estimate of -0.01 with a 0% surprise and a -0.51% price change. Another report indicated an EPS actual of 0.89 versus an estimate of 0.88, a 1.14% surprise, and a 0.91% price change. This suggests that while some companies within the ETF's portfolio are meeting or slightly exceeding expectations, others are facing headwinds.", "The primary risk for VIG lies in its sector concentration, particularly in Technology and Financial Services, which could be vulnerable to sector-specific downturns. Additionally, a shift in market sentiment away from dividend growth stocks towards higher-yield or growth-at-any-price strategies could negatively impact performance. The ETF's current technical indicators, such as the RSI being in bearish momentum territory, also signal potential downside risk in the short term." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [], "rows": [ { "label": "Yield", "cells": [ "1.49%" ] }, { "label": "Day High", "cells": [ "$239.92" ] }, { "label": "Day Low", "cells": [ "$239.90" ] }, { "label": "52 Week High", "cells": [ "247.45" ] }, { "label": "52 Week Low", "cells": [ "208.73" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "technical-indicators", "title": "Technical Indicators", "text": [ "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Bearish SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($241.21) above the 200-day SMA ($229.40), price is trading below the 50-day SMA." ], "facts": { "RSI": "Bearish", "SMA Cross": "Bullish", "Price vs SMA": "Bearish", "MACD": "Bearish" }, "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [], "rows": [ { "label": "RSI (14)", "cells": [ "35.53" ] }, { "label": "MACD", "cells": [ "-0.64" ] }, { "label": "SMA 50", "cells": [ "241.21" ] }, { "label": "SMA 200", "cells": [ "229.40" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "trade-plans", "title": "VIG Trade Plans", "text": [ "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels", "Enter now if confident", "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (35.5) and current market volatility", "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3" ], "facts": { "TARGET 1": "$244.65", "TARGET 2": "$249.40", "TARGET 3": "$256.52", "STOP LOSS": "$230.40" } }, { "id": "seasonality", "title": "Seasonal Patterns", "text": [ "Historical monthly performance trends", "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns" ], "facts": { "Average Jan return": "+1.62%", "Average Feb return": "-0.57%", "Average Mar return": "-1.33%", "Average Apr return": "+2.14%", "Average May return": "+1.47%", "Average Jun return": "+0.79%", "Average Jul return": "+2.77%", "Average Aug return": "+1.41%", "Average Sep return": "-1.34%", "Average Oct return": "+0.28%", "Average Nov return": "+4.21%", "Average Dec return": "-0.31%" } }, { "id": "risk", "title": "Risk & Volatility", "facts": { "Daily Volatility": "0.5356%" }, "lists": { "Risk considerations": [ "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels", "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range", "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure" ] } }, { "id": "growth", "title": "Growth of $10,000", "text": [ "A $10,000 investment in VIG in September 2016 would be worth about $28,301 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark." ] }, { "id": "monte-carlo", "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)", "text": [ "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in VIG today could grow to about $23,853 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $45,712 and a bear case around $12,447. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees." ] }, { "id": "price-prediction", "title": "VIG ETF Price Prediction: 2030", "text": [ "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $340 for VIG by 2030 in the base case, from $240 today (1.4x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $225. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on VIG's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.", "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using VIG's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "VIG simulated price paths by year", "columns": [ "Year", "Downside (10th pct)", "Base case", "Upside (90th pct)" ], "rows": [ { "label": "2027", "cells": [ "$213", "$262", "$321" ] }, { "label": "2028", "cells": [ "$213", "$285", "$382" ] }, { "label": "2029", "cells": [ "$218", "$311", "$445" ] }, { "label": "2030", "cells": [ "$225", "$340", "$513" ] }, { "label": "2031", "cells": [ "$234", "$371", "$587" ] }, { "label": "2032", "cells": [ "$244", "$404", "$669" ] }, { "label": "2033", "cells": [ "$256", "$441", "$760" ] }, { "label": "2034", "cells": [ "$269", "$481", "$861" ] }, { "label": "2035", "cells": [ "$283", "$525", "$972" ] }, { "label": "2036", "cells": [ "$299", "$572", "$1,097" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "people-also-watch", "title": "People Also Watch", "links": [ { "text": "SCHH Schwab U.S. REIT ETF NYSE $23.23 +0.7372%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/schwab-us-reit-schh/" }, { "text": "IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF NASDAQ $43.68 -1.38%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/ishares-bitcoin-ibit/" }, { "text": "TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ NASDAQ $69.21 -3.27%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/tqqq-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "MAGS Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF CBOE $70.01 +1.19%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/mags-roundhill-magnificent-seven/" }, { "text": "CHAT Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF NYSE $89.29 +1.50%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/chat-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "SLV iShares Silver Trust NYSE $58.04 +0.9391%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/ishares-silver-slv/" }, { "text": "KIE State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF NYSE $62.05 -0.0564%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/spdr-sp-insurance-kie/" }, { "text": "GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF NYSE $125.96 +1.50%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/vaneck-junior-gold-miners-gdxj/" } ] }, { "id": "related-comparisons", "title": "Compare VIG", "links": [ { "text": "SCHD vs VIG Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/schd-vs-vig/" }, { "text": "Oklo (OKLO) vs Talen Energy (TLN) Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/oklo-vs-tln/" }, { "text": "EQIX vs DLR Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/eqix-vs-dlr/" } ] }, { "id": "faq", "title": "Frequently Asked Questions" } ], "faq": [ { "question": "What is the expense ratio for the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)?", "answer": "The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) has a very low expense ratio of 0.04%. This means an investment of $10,000 would cost approximately $4 per year in fees." }, { "question": "What sectors does the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) hold?", "answer": "VIG holds a diversified portfolio with significant concentration in Technology (25.97%), Financial Services (21.84%), and Healthcare (17.85%). Other notable sectors include Industrials (11.34%) and Consumer Defensive (9.20%)." }, { "question": "What is the dividend yield for the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)?", "answer": "The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.49%." }, { "question": "How has the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) performed against its category over the last year?", "answer": "Over the past year, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) returned 16.59%, while its category returned 27.72%, indicating underperformance relative to its peers." }, { "question": "What is the price prediction for VIG ETF in 2030?", "answer": "Based on a Monte Carlo simulation for 2030, the base price projection for VIG ETF is $339.69. The simulation also indicates a downside price of $225.12 and an upside price of $512.56. 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