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iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) ETF Analysis
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) currently has an AIQ Score of 63/100, indicating a neutral setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 91/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 42/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
DGRO at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $79.37 |
| AIQ Score | 63/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Fund Size | $44.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Holdings Count | 395 |
| NAV | $79.26 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Financials (19.21%) |
| Issuer | IShares |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.90% |
| Beta | 0.67 |
| Average Volume | 1.42M |
| 52-week range | $67.14-$80.58 |
| RSI 14 | 85.12 |
| 50-Day SMA | $78.08 |
| 200-Day SMA | $74.84 |
| Risk Score | 78/100 |
| Momentum Score | 80/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 42/100 |
DGRO Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 15.72% | 15.74% | -6.90% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 63.12% | 17.71% | -14.97% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 49.35% | 8.36% | -20.67% | Oct 22, 2021 |
| 10Y | 49.35% | 8.36% | -20.67% | Oct 22, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
DGROiShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management - Income
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum80
- Value42
- Quality63
- Risk resilience78
- Sentiment91
DGRO ETF Analysis Summary
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) currently has an AIQ Score of 63/100, indicating a neutral setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 91/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 42/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, DGRO has AIQ Score of 63/100 with Sentiment base of 91/100 and fading Value at 42/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Sentiment (91/100) leads while Value (42/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.14% ETF move · DGRO classified in Asset Management - Income.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is DGRO Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
DGRO currently has a neutral overall setup. Sentiment is the strongest factor at 91/100, while Value is weakest at 42/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 63/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 80/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 78/100.
- - Price is +1.66% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (36 vs 7).
- - Value is the current constraint at 42/100.
Current Consensus
DGRO's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 36 buy, 2 neutral, and 7 sell votes. DGRO's 14-day RSI is 85.12, which places the ETF in an overbought momentum range. DGRO's beta is 0.67, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in DGRO?
The largest recent change in DGRO is Momentum moving up by 16.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Sentiment remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the DGRO Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
DGRO Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF.
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) ETF Analysis
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has an AIQ Score of 63/100 in a Neutral regime. Sentiment is strongest at 91/100. Beta is 0.67, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | DGRO is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 63/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that sentiment leads at 91/100 while value lags at 42/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 80/100 · Value 42/100 · Quality 63/100 · Risk 78/100 · Sentiment 91/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Sentiment is the strongest factor at 91/100.
Momentum is 80/100 and RSI (14) is 85.1.
DGRO is in a Neutral regime at 63/100.
Risk factor is 78/100 with beta 0.67 and annual volatility 9.54%.
Current conflict: sentiment leads at 91/100 while value lags at 42/100.
DGRO Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
DGRO ETF Analytics
DGRO holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
DGRO Technical Analysis
DGRO technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
DGRO ETF Market Context
Track DGRO market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
DGRO Distribution Analysis
DGRO distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
DGRO ETF Data
DGRO available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
DGRO Risk Analysis
DGRO volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
DGRO ETF News
DGRO ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
DGRO vs Dividend ETF Peers
Current peer cohort: DGRO · VIG · SCHD · VYM · JNJ. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRO Current ETF | 63/100 | 42/100 | 80/100 | 78/100 | 1.19 | 9.54% | Current |
| VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 65/100 | 41/100 | 81/100 | 84/100 | 0.81 | 10.00% | DGRO vs VIG |
| SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 69/100 | 51/100 | 79/100 | 72/100 | 1.94 | 11.23% | DGRO vs SCHD |
| VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 67/100 | 52/100 | 80/100 | 81/100 | 0.99 | 10.10% | DGRO vs VYM |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 52/100 | 39/100 | 48/100 | 48/100 | 1.31 | 20.43% | DGRO vs JNJ |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
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About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Oct 21, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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DGRO ETF FAQ
What is DGRO ETF price today?
DGRO is currently shown at $79.37. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is DGRO's 52-week high and low?
DGRO's 52-week range is $67.14 to $80.58 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does DGRO pay a dividend?
DGRO's current distribution yield is 1.90% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying DGRO?
Compare DGRO's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.