# Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdigx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: Large Cap Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1992-05-15 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... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $32.83 | | Expense Ratio | 0.20% | | Assets Under Management | $33.40B | | NAV | $32.83 | | Holdings Count | 44 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 22.71% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $7.46 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $28.43 – $38.32 | | Beta | 0.66 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2010 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-26 - Pay date: 2026-06-29 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 22.71%, 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 $33.40B 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. ### Does VDIGX pay a dividend? Yes, Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 22.71%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does VDIGX pay dividends? Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is VDIGX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VDIGX was 2026-06-26. 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 VDIGX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.20% 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 VDIGX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VDIGX'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 VDIGX cost more than a fund like VOO? VDIGX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.20%). 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 VDIGX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VDIGX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as VDIGX (0.20%) 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/vdigx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdigx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdigx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdigx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vdigx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.