Here's How Many Shares of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) You'd Need for $500 in Yearly Dividends
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By Neil Patel – Dec 15, 2025 at 10:02PM ESTKey PointsThis ETF’s dividend yield of about 1.6% isn’t that impressive. Investors benefit from both dividend growth and capital appreciation. These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›NYSEMKT: VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFMarket Cap$0.0KToday's Changeangle-down(-0.13%) $0.29Current Price$221.79Price as of December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM ETSome investors might want exposure to businesses that are increasing their dividends.Despite short bursts of heightened volatility this year, the market is in record territory. It makes sense why that kind of performance will drive investors to take on more risk in their portfolios. But there are certainly investors that favor dividend income. And the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG 0.13%) can provide just what these market participants are looking for. If it's $500 in yearly cash payouts that you want, here's how many shares of this investment vehicle you'd need. Image source: Getty Images. Growing dividends and capital appreciation In October, this ETF paid a dividend of $0.8647 per share. If you extrapolate that payout over an entire year, investors would need to own 155 shares of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF to generate $500 in annual income. This requires buying $32,000 worth of the stock based on Dec. 11's price. In the past decade, this ETF's dividend has grown 82%, which means shareholders benefit from a higher income stream. There's also capital appreciation that contributes to returns. The ETF's price has climbed 188% over the trailing-10-year period. ExpandNYSEMKT: VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFToday's Change(-0.13%) $-0.29Current Price$221.79Key Data PointsDay's Range$221.07 - $222.9152wk Range$169.32 - $224.59Volume1.7M Understand the ETF's composition There are 338 total stocks in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. Investors might think they benefit from broad diversification. However, the top 10 positions account for 34% of the entire portfolio's assets, so there is a bit of concentration at the top. About the AuthorNeil Patel is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, and communication services. Prior to The Motley Fool, Neil worked in corporate finance roles at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. He also has experience working on a start-up in the cryptocurrency space. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from Ohio State University.TMFNeilPatelRead NextDec 11, 2025 •By David DierkingWhy the VIG ETF Is a Buy in 2026Dec 1, 2025 •By Jeremy BowmanIs the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?Nov 30, 2025 •By Katie BrockmanWant Passive Dividend Income? VIG and HDV Deliver High Yields But Differ on Growth and Sector AllocationNov 16, 2025 •By Cory RenauerThe Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF (VIG) Delivers Stronger Growth Than the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV)Nov 8, 2025 •By Katie BrockmanWant Passive Income From the Stock Market? 3 Magnificent Vanguard ETFs to Buy and Hold ForeverOct 30, 2025 •By Todd ShriberThis High-Yield Vanguard ETF Has 15% of Its Portfolio Invested in Just 3 Dividend Stocks. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.