# iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: IMGP · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2023-06-29 BDVG offers a dividend-skewed take on the US large-cap equity space. The fund targets 30 to 40 dividend-paying companies that have a strong track record of paying quarterly dividends and are expected to increase their dividends over the next five years. The sub-adviser selects such companies based on current dividend yield, dividend stability, as well as history of and potential for dividend growth. The fund seeks to invest in companies with a current dividend yield that is at least as high as the S&P 500 Index average yield, or if not, have a clear path to paying higher dividends. Each fir... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $15.43 | | Expense Ratio | 0.55% | | Assets Under Management | $24.2M | | NAV | $15.35 | | Holdings Count | 32 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.30% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.20 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $12.43 – $16.64 | | Beta | 0.70 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0426 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-29 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BDVG invest in? BDVG offers a dividend-skewed take on the US large-cap equity space. The fund targets 30 to 40 dividend-paying companies that have a strong track record of paying quarterly dividends and are expected to increase their dividends over the next five years. The sub-adviser selects such companies based on current dividend yield, dividend stability, as well as history of and potential for dividend growth. The fund seeks to invest in companies with a current dividend yield that is at least as high as the S&P 500 Index average yield, or if not, have a clear path to paying higher dividends. Each firms balance sheet is evaluated, including the amount of company leverage that may potentially impact dividend stability. Lastly, the fund utilizes the companys ROE to assess prospects for dividend growth. The sub-adviser focuses on a companys regular, periodic dividends but may also consider past payments of special dividends. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities. ### What is the expense ratio of BDVG? iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) charges an expense ratio of 0.55%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BDVG? iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) manages $24.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BDVG actively managed or an index fund? BDVG is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BDVG's is 0.55%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was BDVG launched? iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) launched in June 2023 and is managed by IMGP. ### How has BDVG performed? BDVG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BDVG pay a dividend? iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.30%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BDVG pay dividends? iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BDVG's dividend yield? BDVG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.30%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BDVG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BDVG was 2026-09-29. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BDVG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.55% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BDVG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BDVG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BDVG cost more than a fund like VOO? BDVG is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.55%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether BDVG's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BDVG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BDVG (0.55%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bdvg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.