iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

DGRO

Market cap $34.1B

Overview Fund Activity

67.46 USD

+0.09

0.13%

At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.13%

5 days

-0.68%

1 month

2.07%

3 months

8.39%

6 months

9.6%

Year to date

10.37%

1 year

8.75%

5 years

67.81%

10 years

174.45%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

5,818% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $103M | Put options by funds: $1.73M

82% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 111 | Existing positions closed: 61

51% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 516 | Existing positions reduced: 341

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,109 [Q1] → 1,138 (+29) [Q2]

0.56% more ownership

Funds ownership: 54.93% [Q1] → 55.48% (+0.56%) [Q2]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $18.7B [Q1] → $17.7B (-$941M) [Q2]

8% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 114 [Q1] → 105 (-9) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about DGRO published over the past 30 days

The Motley Fool

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Buy in September Even If the S&P 500 Sells Off

We aren't even through September, and the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.47%) has already produced an 11.2% year-to-date total return (dividends included) at the time of this writing. That puts the index on track for its third consecutive year of higher-than-historical gains.

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Buy in September Even If the S&P 500 Sells Off

Zacks Investment Research

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) was launched on 06/10/2014, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

DGRO Vs. DIVO: You Don't Need To Sell Call Options To Get Income Growth

DGRO is a better dividend growth ETF than DIVO for investors who don't need immediate high income, due to its lower fees and stronger total returns. DGRO's index construction prioritizes dividend growth, profitability, and payout sustainability, resulting in a high-quality, diversified portfolio. DGRO delivers faster dividend growth and better protects income during market downturns compared to DIVO. This could give DGRO a better yield on cost for investors willing to hold ~15 years.

DGRO Vs. DIVO: You Don't Need To Sell Call Options To Get Income Growth

Portfolio Review: 3 Stocks And 3 ETFs I'm Buying To Boost My Passive Income

Given heightened economic uncertainty, I am leaning more defensive and sticking with my dividend growth investing strategy, emphasizing diversification and income stability. The frozen housing market, soft labor conditions, and stagnating consumer spending signal potential economic weakness, despite optimism in select sectors like tech. My ETF portfolio review shows shifting leadership, with midstream energy outperforming previously, but preferreds and tech-focused ETFs now leading as trends evolve.

Portfolio Review: 3 Stocks And 3 ETFs I'm Buying To Boost My Passive Income

DGRO: Dividend ETF For Investors Approaching Retirement

DGRO offers a high-quality, low-cost way to access dividend growth companies, making it ideal for long-term investors seeking growing income streams. The ETF's selection process emphasizes sustainable dividends, avoiding yield traps and focusing on companies with strong payout ratios and earnings growth. DGRO has consistently outperformed most dividend ETF peers in total return, though it lags broad market indices like SPY and QQQ over the long term.

DGRO: Dividend ETF For Investors Approaching Retirement

Dividend Growth Is My Antidote To Uncertainty

In an uncertain market, I stick to five core investing principles: stay the course, specialize, diversify, trust proven experts, and keep some cash. Dividend growth investing (DGI) remains my strategy, with a focus on reliable cash flow compounding and growing dividends to eventually replace labor income. I diversify beyond my real estate core by blending passive DGI ETFs and selecting active ETFs with proven outperformance.

Dividend Growth Is My Antidote To Uncertainty

Covered Call ETFs Are More Appealing

Dividend growth ETFs like SCHD offer reliable, growing income, but tend to underperform indexes, due to low technology exposure. Covered call ETFs, such as GPIQ, provide higher yields by writing options, offering immediate income, but capping price appreciation. GPIQ stands out for its dynamic option strategy and Nasdaq-100 exposure, delivering a 10% yield and consistent payouts.

Covered Call ETFs Are More Appealing

Zacks Investment Research

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) made its debut on 06/10/2014, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

DGRO: Much Smarter Than A High-Yield ETF

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF is a rare dividend fund that prioritizes dividend growth over yield. Consistent dividend increases often signal strong cash flow, as well as management confidence in future earnings. Consistent dividend growth is much more highly correlated with high total returns than high yield is.

DGRO: Much Smarter Than A High-Yield ETF

DGRO And The Dividend Growth Middle Ground

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF prioritizes dividend sustainability and growth, with strong diversification and lower concentration risk, making it a core holding for defensive income investors. Performance history shows DGRO outperforms VIG and holds up well in downturns, while maintaining a stable 2-2.5% yield and quality stock selection. DGRO's quality tilt and defensive characteristics make it well-suited for slow growth, recession, or rate cut environments, outperforming value plays in most scenarios.

DGRO And The Dividend Growth Middle Ground

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