Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) Performance
VIG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.8% total return
- 5 years
- +10.2% a year
- 10 years
- +13.6% a year
- Since first price
- +10.2% a year since 2006
VIG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VIG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.1% | +2.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.9% | +2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.6% | +6.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.0% | +10.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.8% | +12.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +67.8%+18.8%/yr | +59.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +62.5%+10.2%/yr | +48.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +256.6%+13.6%/yr | +195.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +513.4%+12.9%/yr | +355.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +586.1%+10.1%/yr | +359.7% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 27, 2006 | +628.8%+10.2%/yr | +385.6% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: VIG vs SPY
From Apr 27, 2006: VIG grew to $72,875, SPY to $84,342.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VIG returns by calendar year
15 of 19 full years positive. Best 2019 (+29.6%), worst 2008 (−26.7%). 2026 is year to date.
VIG annual returns table
| Year | VIG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.0% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.2% | −15.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.0% | −5.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +14.5% | −9.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −9.8% | −20.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +23.8% | −5.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +15.4% | −31.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +29.6% | −5.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −2.1% | −17.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +22.2% | −2.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +12.0% | −6.3% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −1.9% | −12.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +10.1% | −6.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +28.9% | −5.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +11.7% | −7.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +6.2% | −16.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +14.7% | −13.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +19.6% | −25.9% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −26.7% | −36.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +5.6% | −8.4% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
VIG largest drawdowns
Now 1.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2007 | −46.8% | Mar 9, 2009 | Feb 16, 2011 | 1.4 years | 3.4 years |
| Feb 14, 2020 | −31.7% | Mar 23, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 | 38 days | 6 months |
| Jan 4, 2022 | −20.4% | Sep 30, 2022 | Dec 11, 2023 | 9 months | 1.9 years |
| Sep 21, 2018 | −17.3% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 5, 2019 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −16.9% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 3, 2012 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −15.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VIG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.5% | +10.7% | +12.9% | +10.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.4% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.12 | 0.56 | 0.80 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.87 | 0.88 | 1.25 | — |
| Best month | +7.5% | +10.0% | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Worst month | −5.2% | −8.2% | −9.6% | −14.1% |
| Best 12 months | +29.9% | +29.9% | +44.8% | +44.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.2% | −10.3% | −10.3% | −35.0% |
| Positive months | 75% | 63% | 68% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.84 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.95 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
VIG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 235 | −35.0% | +12.6% | +44.8% | 83% |
| 3-year (a year) | 211 | −7.2% | +11.8% | +22.9% | 91% |
| 5-year (a year) | 187 | +1.0% | +11.7% | +20.4% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 127 | +6.8% | +11.9% | +15.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VIG performance overview
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) returned +13.8% over the past year and +13.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +10.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $72,875. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −46.8%, from Oct 9, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 1.9 years to get back to the old high. VIG finished 15 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+29.6%) and the worst 2008 (−26.7%). Volatility has been 13.2% a year.
Related: VIG chart, VIG holdings, VIG dividends, VIG valuation. See the VIG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VIG performance FAQ
What is the VIG return over the past year?
VIG returned +13.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.0%.
What is the average annual return of VIG?
VIG has returned +10.2% a year over 5 years, +13.6% a year over 10 years, +10.2% a year since April 27, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VIG be worth?
$10,000 invested in VIG at its first recorded close on April 27, 2006 would be worth about $72,875 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VIG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −26.7%. The best was 2019 at +29.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VIG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −46.8% between October 9, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on February 16, 2011, 1.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is VIG?
Over the past 3 years VIG had an annualized volatility of 10.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).