Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Price & Performance (VIG)

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) has added Eli Lilly following its latest index reconstitution, recognizing the pharmaceutical giant's decade-long streak of dividend increases. The ETF, tracking U.S. firms with consistent dividend growth, now holds 341 companies and recently reported $83.81 billion in assets.12

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) closed at $123.30, down slightly on Friday, with technical indicators offering a mixed outlook. While short-term signals are positive, longer-term trends suggest caution. Analysts currently rate VYM as a hold or accumulate, awaiting clearer direction in the coming weeks.34

Wall Street sentiment on the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) remains positive, with recent analysis labeling it undervalued. The ETF has attracted $3 billion in net inflows over the past year and offers a 1.97% yield, reinforcing its appeal for income-focused investors seeking market stability.56