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VIG Dividend Calculator: Project Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Income

VIG tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, which requires at least ten consecutive years of dividend increases. It is a dividend-growth fund by construction: the durability and trajectory of the payout matter more than the current yield.

That means a low starting yield relative to high-dividend screens, but the companies behind it have long records of raising payouts, which historically has supported growth in income over time.

This calculator models income with or without reinvestment, adds regular contributions, and solves backwards from a monthly target using the latest VIG data.

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Data as of September 27, 2026 · Sources: Yahoo Finance and fund fact sheets.

Share price
$237.58
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.48%
Expense ratio
0.04%
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
TTM distributions / share
$3.58
Assets under management
$132.4B
How much VIG do you need for your income goal?

Capital required at the current 1.48% yield, before taxes and before accounting for future dividend growth or reinvestment.

Monthly incomeAnnual incomeCapital requiredApprox. shares
$500/month$6.0K$405.4K1,707
$1,000/month$12.0K$810.8K3,413
$2,000/month$24.0K$1.6M6,826
$3,000/month$36.0K$2.4M10,239
$5,000/month$60.0K$4.1M17,064
$10,000/month$120.0K$8.1M34,128

Estimates only. Yield, share price, and distributions change over time. Use the full calculator to model monthly contributions, dividend growth, taxes, and reinvestment.

How long to reach your VIG income goal?

Years until projected dividend income first reaches each target, starting from zero with every distribution reinvested. Assumes today's 1.48% yield and dividend growth consistent with the fund's record; taxes and withdrawals are excluded.

Monthly contribution$500/month$1,000/month$2,000/month$5,000/month
$250/month16 yr18 yr21 yr25 yr
$500/month13 yr16 yr18 yr22 yr
$1,000/month10 yr13 yr16 yr19 yr

Projections assume a constant yield, dividend growth consistent with the holding's recent record, no price changes beyond its recent trend, and full reinvestment. Actual results will differ. Dividend income is shown before taxes.

Who VIG is for
  • Investors building a rising income stream over a decade or more
  • A low-cost core that prioritizes dividend growth over current yield
  • Taxable accounts where qualified dividends are more efficient
  • Pairing with higher-yield funds for immediate income
Trade-offs to understand
  • Low starting yield compared with high-dividend ETFs
  • Quarterly distributions only
  • Can lag yield-driven markets when investors rotate into higher payers

About VIG

Tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index — companies with at least 10 consecutive years of dividend growth, excluding the top 25% highest-yielding (a quality screen against yield traps).

VIG key facts
MetricValue
Fund nameVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
IssuerVanguard
CategoryDividend Growth
Inception date2006-04-21
Share price$237.58
NAV$237.64
Dividend yield (TTM)1.48%
Expense ratio0.04%
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Assets under management$132.4B
1-year return13.21%
5-year return (annualized)12.85%
3-year beta0.74

Historical returns are not a forecast. Figures shown are the latest available and may differ slightly from issuer fact sheets.

VIG dividend history and payout schedule
TTM / share
$3.58
Yield (TTM)
1.48%
Annual growth
5.6%
Pays in
March, June, September, December
Payment datePer share
June 26, 2026$1.00
March 27, 2026$0.83
December 22, 2025$0.88
September 29, 2025$0.87
June 30, 2025$0.87
March 27, 2025$0.94
December 23, 2024$0.88
September 27, 2024$0.84

Annual growth compares the latest twelve months of distributions with the twelve months ending four years earlier and is not a forecast. Past distributions can be reduced or suspended.

Top holdings

The largest positions in VIG, by portfolio weight.

  • MSFTMicrosoft Corp4.68%
  • AAPLApple Inc4.51%
  • AVGOBroadcom Inc4.35%
  • JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co4.07%
  • LLYEli Lilly and Co3.90%
  • XOMExxonMobil Holdings Corp2.85%
  • JNJJohnson & Johnson2.73%
  • VVisa Inc Class A2.50%
Sector allocation

Sector exposure reported by the fund provider.

  • Information Tech22.80%
  • Financials19.40%
  • Health Care15.20%
  • Industrials13.80%
  • Consumer Staples11.40%
  • Consumer Disc.6.80%
VIG frequently asked questions

VIG yields about 1.48% per year on a trailing basis at $237.58 per share. The fund deliberately favors companies with long dividend-growth records, so its yield is typically lower than high-dividend or covered-call funds.

At a 1.48% yield, $12,000 of annual income requires roughly $810.8K, or about 3,413 shares at $237.58. Reinvestment and rising payouts can reduce the capital needed over a long holding period.

VIG distributes quarterly, recently in March, June, September, December. The trailing twelve-month distribution totals about $3.58 per share. Payments can be reinvested automatically through most brokers' DRIP programs.

Both require long streaks of dividend increases, but VIG tracks an S&P index of ten-year growers while SCHD follows the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 with a quality and yield screen. Yields, sector exposure, and dividend growth rates differ — compare them head to head for the full picture.

VIG's distributions are predominantly qualified dividends, generally taxed at long-term capital gains rates rather than ordinary income. In a retirement account, the annual tax drag disappears entirely. Confirm your situation with a tax professional.

Comparing the latest twelve months of distributions with the twelve months ending four years earlier, VIG's per-share payout has grown at roughly 5.6% per year. Growth is not guaranteed and depends on the underlying companies.

Investing $500 a month with all distributions reinvested, VIG's projected dividend income reaches $1,000 a month in about 16 years. By then you would have contributed roughly $96.0K and the projected portfolio value would be about $351.2K. This assumes today's 1.48% yield and the growth assumptions shown in the calculator, with no taxes or withdrawals — projections, not guarantees.
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Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or tax advice. Fund data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and issuer fact sheets and may be delayed or contain errors. Dividend yields and distributions are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.