(VIG) Vanguard Dividend - Ratings and Ratios

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE ARCA: VIG) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the performance of the Nasdaq U.S. Dividend Achievers Index. This index is comprised of common stocks of companies with a proven history of consistently increasing dividends over time. The fund employs a passive, indexing investment strategy, aiming to replicate the target index by holding all or substantially all of its assets in the stocks included in the index. Each stock is held in proportions that closely match its weighting in the index, ensuring a high level of correlation with the indexs performance. The fund is structured to appeal to investors seeking long-term growth and income through exposure to companies with a history of dividend growth.

As of the latest data, the fund has an average daily trading volume of 1,051,950 shares, with a last price of $183.86. Its short-term technical indicators show an SMA 20 of $187.71, while the SMA 50 and SMA 200 are $194.30 and $193.91, respectively. The Average True Range (ATR) is 4.55, indicating moderate volatility. The funds assets under management (AUM) total $77.731 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs in its category. It is categorized as a Large Blend ETF, focusing on large-cap U.S. equities.