Vanguard Dividend Appreciation takes a quality approach to equity income instead of chasing riskier high yields. Its profitable and established constituents should better insulate the portfolio from volatility. Its U.S. share classes earn Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Gold, while the Canadian exchange-traded fund earns a Silver rating.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Adm VDADX Fund Analysis
Morningstar’s Fund Analysis VDADX
Will VDADX outperform in future?
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Process Pillar
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People Pillar
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Parent Pillar
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