- What does VDIGX invest in?
- This fund is designed to provide investors with income by investing in companies across all sectors that focus on paying dividends. It prioritizes high-quality businesses that demonstrate both the capacity and the commitment to consistently increase their dividend payouts over time. However, potential investors should be aware of certain risks. There's a chance that the returns from dividend-paying stocks might underperform the overall stock market during different periods. Additionally, the fund's full exposure to the equity market means it is subject to market volatility. This fund could be a suitable option for an investor with a well-diversified, long-term portfolio who is looking to add dividend-focused companies. It's important to note that the Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund is a distinct product, separate from the Vanguard Wellington Dividend Growth Active ETF (VDIG). Due to differences in their size, portfolio management strategies (e.g., active management versus index tracking), investment processes, and underlying holdings, these funds are expected to generate different investment returns.
- What is the expense ratio of VDIGX?
- Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- What is VDIGX's dividend yield?
- VDIGX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 23.74%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.
- How big is VDIGX?
- Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) manages $35.50B 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 VDIGX actively managed or an index fund?
- VDIGX is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (VDIGX's is 0.20%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.
- When was VDIGX launched?
- Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) launched in May 1992 and is managed by Vanguard.
