T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund Advisor Class (TADGX)
| Fund Assets | 24.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 9.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 87.18% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 80.78 |
| YTD Return | -0.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 69.90 |
| 52-Week High | 87.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 93 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2005 |
About TADGX
T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund Advisor Class is a U.S.-based mutual fund focused on achieving both dividend income and long-term capital growth through investments in equities. The fund primarily targets companies with strong records of paying dividends and those expected to raise their dividends over time. By emphasizing dividend growth, the fund seeks to identify firms that demonstrate financial health, stable cash flows, and sustainable competitive advantages. With a diversified portfolio—typically holding stocks across major sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and consumer defensive industries—the fund provides broad exposure to large-cap U.S. companies. Its investment approach combines in-depth research on earnings and dividend growth with considerations for valuation and market position. The fund is known for a relatively low portfolio turnover and a long-term, disciplined strategy, making it a significant vehicle for investors seeking a blend of income generation and participation in the performance of established U.S. corporations in the broader equity market.
Performance
TADGX had a total return of 11.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.69%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.20% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.99% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.32% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.07% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.65% |
| GE Aerospace | GE | 2.24% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 1.91% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 1.87% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.81% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $5.9184 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.1372 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1555 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1407 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.9598 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.1444 | Sep 27, 2024 |