DGRO — iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

DGRO Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in DGRO over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

DGRO Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: DGRO's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is a Dividend Income ETF issued by iShares, one of the leading issuers in the ETF space. With an overall rank of #15 out of 458 tracked ETFs, DGRO is positioned as a mid-tier fund in terms of its category ranking. The ETF has an AUM of $42.8B, indicating significant investor adoption. Its expense ratio of 0.08% is relatively low, making it cost-effective for investors. The dividend yield of 1.89% provides a steady income stream, and its price of $79.61 suggests a moderate valuation relative to its size and performance. DGRO's position in the market, with 20 other ETFs in its category, indicates a competitive but not dominant presence among similar funds.

Over the past year, DGRO has delivered a strong return of 22.52%, with a more pronounced performance in the longer-term, as evidenced by its 3-year return of 65.07%. The 1-month return of +3.12% and the 1-year return of +22.52% suggest a consistent upward trend, with the 3-month return of +7.83% indicating a slight acceleration in performance. The 1-day return of +0.45% and the 1-week return of -0.28% show some volatility, but the overall trend is positive, with the 6-month return of +8.87% and the year-to-date return of +15.09% further supporting a robust performance trajectory.

DGRO is labeled as having low volatility, with a beta of 0.67, indicating that it is less sensitive to market movements compared to the broader market. Its Sharpe ratio of 1.84 suggests a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that the fund has provided a higher return per unit of risk taken. The maximum drawdown of -14.03% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but not as severe as some other funds. This combination of low volatility, a high Sharpe ratio, and a moderate drawdown suggests that DGRO is well-suited for investors seeking a balanced approach to dividend growth, offering stability and potential for growth without excessive risk exposure.

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DGRO Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 26.5% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how DGRO's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With DGRO

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DGRO's top 10 — DLN overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as DGRO's top 10 (19.1% of DGRO's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

See it in a portfolio

DGRO isn't one of the twelve funds in the portfolio game, but SCHD — Dividend Payers — sits in the same category and is. It is an equivalent, not a substitute: different holdings, different fee, different returns.

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DGRO Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.87% and average daily volume is 1.4M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $42.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: DGRO is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

DGRO Performance History

How DGRO Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs