Growth of $10,000 in VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VIG’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 13.2% would reach $119,802 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.04% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (16.3%) | At 5-year avg (10.9%) | At 10-year avg (13.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $21,267 | $16,745 | $18,604 |
| 10 years | $45,230 | $28,038 | $34,612 |
| 15 years | $96,191 | $46,949 | $64,394 |
| 20 years | $204,573 | $78,614 | $119,802 |
| 25 years | $435,070 | $131,635 | $222,884 |
| 30 years | $925,276 | $220,418 | $414,662 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VIG be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 13.2%, $10,000 in VIG would grow to about $34,612 in 10 years and $119,802 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VIG's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VIG's annualized total returns were 16.3% over 3 years, 10.9% over 5 years, 13.2% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.04% expense ratio.