Why the VIG ETF Is a Buy in 2026

After years of lagging tech stocks, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) now offers a more attractive entry point, reasonable valuation, and resilient cash-flow growth. VIG's focus on consistent dividend growth positions it well for an environment where inflation remains sticky.

The Motley Fool • Dec 11, 2025

5 Dividend ETFs That Are Crushing the S&P 500

The fact that the rally in stocks has been led by growth-oriented tech shares has made it hard for dividend funds to keep pace.

Barrons • Dec 10, 2025

7 Dividend ETFs That Could Beat SCHD Over the Next Decade

To generate passive income while also potentially earning capital appreciation, many investors turn to dividend paying stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 9, 2025

Add Some Vigor To Your Portfolio With VIG

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is rated a Buy for its solid balance of returns and risk management, appealing to a broad range of investors. VIG delivers competitive returns (10.23%) with lower volatility (14.51%) and a modest alpha (0.71%) compared to the S&P 500. Despite its dividend focus, VIG's yield is only 1.60%, reflecting its exclusion of the highest-yielding stocks and REITs.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

The Only 3 Dividend ETFs Investors Need to Own in 2026 for Long-Term Passive Income

Investors certainly don't have any shortage of dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) to choose from.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 8, 2025

2 Vanguard Funds That Both Growth and Dividend Investors Can Buy and Hold Forever

Vanguard offers growing high-yield funds with low expense ratios. One places a stronger focus on tech stocks and uses high-yield financial stocks to wind up with a good yield.

The Motley Fool • Dec 8, 2025

The 3 Dividend ETFs I Wish I'd Bought Earlier

Investors looking for yield in this current environment certainly have plenty of great options in the equity and fixed income market to choose from.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 4, 2025

VIG: This ETF Makes It Easy To Build A Dividend Portfolio

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund offers a simple, effective way to build a high-quality dividend growth portfolio for long-term investors. VIG has delivered a 9.27% share price increase and a 10.61% total return over the past year, demonstrating strong market participation. While VIG's current yield is modest at 1.6%, its strength lies in consistent total return and dividend growth rather than high yield.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For December 2025

The Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks for December 2025 offer a 1.58% yield and 20.97% five-year dividend growth, appearing 33% undervalued. The watchlist's goal is a 12% long-term CAGR, with November gains moving closer to this target despite trailing SPY and VIG year-to-date. Quality and Value tilts are tested for superior returns, with the Value portfolio showing higher yields and the Quality portfolio offering stronger growth trends.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?

Prior to the AI boom, this ETF had a similar total return to the S&P 500. The ETF's yield is modest at just 1.6%, but has the potential to grow.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025