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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) currently has an AIQ Score of 65/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 84/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 41/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VIG at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $243.66 |
| AIQ Score | 65/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Fund Size | $128.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| Holdings Count | 336 |
| NAV | $243.01 |
| Asset Class | Large Cap Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Technology (27.42%) |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.51% |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Average Volume | 1.07M |
| 52-week range | $210.01-$247.45 |
| RSI 14 | 84.9 |
| 50-Day SMA | $240.15 |
| 200-Day SMA | $231.76 |
| Risk Score | 84/100 |
| Momentum Score | 81/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 41/100 |
VIG 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 | 11.88% | 11.89% | -8.27% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 58.46% | 16.58% | -15.36% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 48.24% | 8.20% | -21.51% | Oct 22, 2021 |
| 10Y | 48.24% | 8.20% | -21.51% | 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.
VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Leader
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum81
- Value41
- Quality65
- Risk resilience84
- Sentiment—
VIG ETF Analysis Summary
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) currently has an AIQ Score of 65/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 84/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 41/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VIG has AIQ Score of 65/100 with Risk resilience base of 84/100 and fading Value at 41/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (84/100) leads while Value (41/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.24% ETF move · VIG classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is VIG Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
VIG currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 84/100, while Value is weakest at 41/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 65/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 81/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 84/100.
- - Price is +1.46% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (37 vs 7).
- - Value is the current constraint at 41/100.
Current Consensus
VIG's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 37 buy, 1 neutral, and 7 sell votes. VIG's 14-day RSI is 84.9, which places the ETF in an overbought momentum range. VIG's beta is 0.82, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in VIG?
The largest recent change in VIG is Momentum moving up by 19.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the VIG 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.
VIG Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has an AIQ Score of 65/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 84/100. Beta is 0.82, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VIG is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 65/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 84/100 while value lags at 41/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 81/100 · Value 41/100 · Quality 65/100 · Risk 84/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 84/100.
Momentum is 81/100 and RSI (14) is 84.9.
VIG is in a Neutral regime at 65/100.
Risk factor is 84/100 with beta 0.82 and annual volatility 10%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 84/100 while value lags at 41/100.
VIG Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
VIG ETF Analytics
VIG holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
VIG Technical Analysis
VIG technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
VIG ETF Market Context
Track VIG market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
VIG Distribution Analysis
VIG distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
VIG ETF Data
VIG available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
VIG Risk Analysis
VIG volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
VIG ETF News
VIG ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
VIG vs Dividend ETF Peers
Current peer cohort: VIG · DGRO · VYM · SCHD · SPYD. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIG Current ETF | 65/100 | 41/100 | 81/100 | 84/100 | 0.81 | 10.00% | Current |
| DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 63/100 | 42/100 | 80/100 | 78/100 | 1.19 | 9.54% | VIG vs DGRO |
| VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 67/100 | 52/100 | 80/100 | 81/100 | 0.99 | 10.10% | VIG vs VYM |
| SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 69/100 | 51/100 | 79/100 | 72/100 | 1.94 | 11.23% | VIG vs SCHD |
| SPYD SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 62/100 | 59/100 | 66/100 | 72/100 | 0.43 | 11.86% | VIG vs SPYD |
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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VIG ETF FAQ
What is VIG ETF price today?
VIG is currently shown at $243.66. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is VIG's 52-week high and low?
VIG's 52-week range is $210.01 to $247.45 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 VIG pay a dividend?
VIG's current distribution yield is 1.51% 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 VIG?
Compare VIG's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.