Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX)

Fund Assets	127.60B
Expense Ratio	0.068%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	8.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.97
Dividend Yield	1.47%
Dividend Growth	2.18%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 28, 2026

Previous Close	65.95
YTD Return	12.19%
1-Year Return	13.94%
5-Year Return	64.28%
52-Week Low	57.18
52-Week High	66.90
Beta (5Y)	0.86
Holdings	343
Inception Date	Dec 19, 2013

About VDADX

This affordably priced index fund aims to replicate the performance of an underlying benchmark comprised of American companies with a proven track record of consistently increasing their dividend payouts. It specifically targets financially robust enterprises that demonstrate both the capacity and commitment to sustained dividend growth over an extended period. A notable risk associated with this fund is the potential for dividend-paying equities to yield lower returns than the overall stock market during various timeframes. Additionally, its complete exposure to the equity market means the fund is inherently subject to price fluctuations and market volatility. This fund may be a suitable option for long-term investors who possess a well-diversified portfolio and are seeking both a source of income and exposure to companies renowned for their dividend-focused strategies. To ensure diversification, for 75% of its total assets, the fund operates under specific limitations: it cannot acquire more than 10% of the outstanding voting shares of any single issuer, nor can more than 5% of its total assets be invested in any one company. These restrictions are waived only when necessary to accurately mirror the composition of its target index. It's important to note that these constraints do not apply to obligations issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Low
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VDADX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares
• Index: S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index USD

Performance

VDADX had a total return of 13.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.84%.

Equivalent ETF

VDADX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VIG, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.04% compared to 0.068% for VDADX.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	0.04%

Top 10 Holdings

33.57% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.68%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.51%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	4.35%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	4.07%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	3.90%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation	XOM	2.85%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.73%
Visa Inc.	V	2.50%
Mastercard Incorporated	MA	2.03%
Walmart Inc.	WMT	1.96%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 28, 2026	$0.2474	Sep 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026	$0.2663	Jun 29, 2026
Mar 27, 2026	$0.2221	Mar 30, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$0.2373	Dec 23, 2025
Sep 29, 2025	$0.2318	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025	$0.2338	Jul 1, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 22, 2026

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