iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO)
| Assets | $39.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 21.41 |
| Shares Out | 538.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 43.06% |
| Volume | 1,486,990 |
| Open | 73.16 |
| Previous Close | 73.19 |
| Day's Range | 73.00 - 73.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 56.60 |
| 52-Week High | 74.28 |
| Beta | 0.81 |
| Holdings | 403 |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 2014 |
About DGRO
Fund Home PageThe iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Morningstar US Dividend Growth index. The fund tracks an index of US stocks that are selected by dividends, dividend growth and payout ratio, then weighted by dividend dollars. DGRO was launched on Jun 10, 2014 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
26.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.18% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.04% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.03% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.94% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.77% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.70% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.51% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.08% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 2.04% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 2.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.33106 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.44704 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.36897 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.32371 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.31093 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.37804 | Dec 20, 2024 |
Performance
DGRO had a total return of 28.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.12%.
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