iShares Core Dividend Growth ETFDGRO
DGRO
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
32% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 79 | Existing positions closed: 60
22% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 469 | Existing positions reduced: 384
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.8B [Q4 2024] → $18.7B (+$863M) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,109 [Q4 2024] → 1,101 (-8) [Q1 2025]
0.93% less ownership
Funds ownership: 55.74% [Q4 2024] → 54.81% (-0.93%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 120 [Q4 2024] → 113 (-7) [Q1 2025]
24% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.91M | Put options by funds: $3.83M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for DGRO.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about DGRO published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
The Simple Path To Wealth With 2 Buy And Hold 'Forever' ETFs
Dividend growth investing is a powerful strategy for younger investors seeking long-term wealth accumulation and compounding returns. Investing in growth/mega-cap tech stocks is also a proven strategy for outsized long-term wealth building. I compare these two strategies side-by-side and share which 2 ETFs I would pick if I were looking for a buy-and-hold "forever" ETF strategy.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
How To Clean Up Your Dividend Portfolio (Without Panic Or Regret)
Holding a bunch of stocks from the same sector doesn't mean you're diversified. In fact, it could make your portfolio more vulnerable. Small positions (
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
DGRO: Dividend Growth Is A Good Strategy, But This ETF Has Some Serious Limitations
I am supportive of the general idea of dividend growth investing, since it is a simple but powerful way to select high-quality stocks. DGRO offers one interpretation of a dividend growth strategy, and has provided strong results since its 2014 inception, especially in weaker periods for the broader market. Nonetheless, I am concerned that its stock selection is too simple and robotic, especially the rule which disqualifies the highest 10% yielding stocks available.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
DGRO Vs. VIG: 4 Reasons To Go With VIG
Rising interest rates and the U.S. credit downgrade have made dividend growth stocks less timely now than two months ago. After examining two leadings funds, VIG and DGRO, I still feel positive for dividend growth funds for their reasonable valuation. Among VIG and DGRO, I like VIG better for many reasons.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
DGRO: Income And Growth, What's Not To Like?
DGRO strikes an ideal balance between dividend growth and earnings growth, avoiding the pitfalls of high-yield, slow-growth strategies common in other dividend ETFs. The fund's low cost, broad diversification, and strong historical performance make it a best-in-class choice for income-oriented investors seeking capital appreciation. DGRO has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade and offers a compelling inflation-adjusted yield outlook, supporting my strong buy rating.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Better Dividend Growth ETF: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF or iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Dividend growth stocks can be powerful investments. Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research dug into the data on stocks based on their dividend policy.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
3 weeks ago
The Only 5 ETFs You Need to Build Wealth for Retirement
Dividend stocks are a foundational building block for creating a retirement portfolio, offering a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
5 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime of Passive Income
Dividend stock investing offers a reliable path to passive income and long-term wealth creation, making it a cornerstone for many portfolios.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 06/10/2014.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
DGRO: A Fund That Lacks A Clear Focus
Investing was straightforward over the last decade, with consistent economic growth and strong equity performance, except during the pandemic. Index investing excelled, with funds like iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF outperforming the S&P 500 and broader indexes. As market conditions become unpredictable, investors must adapt strategies; future index fund returns may not match past 15-20% annual gains.
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