Today
VOO+0.3%IVV+0.3%SPY+0.3%VTI+0.4%QQQ+1.4%VUG+0.9%VEA−0.4%IEFA−0.8%VTV−0.4%SPYM+0.3%VXUS+0.1%BND−0.1%VGT+1.4%IEMG+2.1%AGG−0.1%GLD−0.8%VWO+1.9%IJH+0.6%SCHD−0.7%SGOV+0.0%XLK+1.5%IWF+1.3%VIG−0.4%QQQM+1.3%RSP−0.4%IJR+0.1%VO−0.1%ITOT+0.4%DFAC+0.2%IWD−0.4%
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Compare · 3 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

ESML, VIG and VUG

ESMLiShares×VIGVanguard×VUGVanguard×
Versus in desk
$5k$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5k$20kLow $8,396 · 2022VIG$16,243VUG$16,124ESML$13,768Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the three · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · all three on one scale$16,243VIG · best of the three
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ESML, VIG and VUG, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFIncome · Dividend stocks0.04%1.50%+12.1%+14.3%+18.6%+10.2%−7.9%10.8%$109B1.6
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.17%0.96%+15.5%+18.0%+19.9%+6.6%−9.0%16.7%$2.7B2.0
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETFUS Stock Styles · Growth0.03%0.42%+1.4%+0.2%+22.6%+10.0%−15.1%19.0%$233B2.4
Rank among the three1st → 3rdFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: ESML 2018 · VIG 2006 · VUG 2004
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Head to Head

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Head to Head

5Y
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF · $2.7B$13,768
ESML
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF · $109B$16,243

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 3.1% in common

ESMLMeasureVIG
+15.5%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 6+12.1%
+18.0%1 yearTotal return+14.3%
+19.9%3 years · per year$10,000 became $17,255 · $16,669+18.6%
+6.6%5 years · per year$10,000 became $13,768 · $16,243+10.2%
0.17%Expense ratio$17 · $4 a year on $10k · lower is better0.04%
0.96%Trailing 12-mo yield$96 · $150 a year on $10k1.50%
−9.0%Worst dropSmaller is better−7.9%
16.7%VolatilityLower is calmer10.8%
ESMLVIG Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
3–5VIG wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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ESML vs VIG: Top 5 Holdings

Today
ESML
3.5%in top 5
VIG
in top 522.1%
ESMLStockVIG
not top 5MSFT4.9%
not top 5AAPL4.9%
not top 5AVGO4.3%
not top 5LLY4.1%
not top 5JPM3.9%
1.3%MRNAnot top 5
0.7%AIZnot top 5
0.6%USFDnot top 5
0.4%OVVnot top 5
0.4%OGSnot top 5
Held in common3.1%
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share of each fund
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ESML vs VIG Returns, Every Period

5Y
iSharesESML
+6.6%
5 years, per year
VIGVanguard
+10.2%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+15.5%+12.1%YTD+18.0%+14.3%1 year+19.9%+18.6%3 yrs · yr+6.6%+10.2%5 yrs · yr
ESMLVIGFaded: behind in that period
3–1ESML wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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Stocks vs Income: ESML vs VIG

YTD
iSharesESML
+15.5%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+15.5%+12.1%
+15.5%Year to date+12.1%
−9.0%Worst drop · 1Y−7.9%
16.7%Volatility · 1Y10.8%
1.0%Yield1.5%
$2.7BAssets$109B
3–1VIG wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: ESML, VIG, VUG

Today
0.03%lowest, VUG
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
VUG0.03%$3
VIG0.04%$4
ESML0.17%$17
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: ESML, VIG, VUG

1Y
1.50%highest, VIG
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
VIG1.50%$150
ESML0.96%$96
VUG0.42%$42
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$146most kept, VIG
VIG$150 − $4 = $146
ESML$96 − $17 = $79
VUG$42 − $3 = $39
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: ESML, VIG, VUG

Today
26.4%most shared, VIG and VUG
ESMLVIGVUG
ESML—3.1%0.1%
VIG3.1%—26.4%
VUG0.1%26.4%—
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 3 ETFs

1Y
+18.0%ESML, at 16.7% volatility
0%+5%+10%+15%+20%5%10%15%20%25%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierESML +18.0%VIG +14.3%VUG +0.2%
VIGWorst drop−7.9%10.8% vol
ESMLWorst drop−9.0%16.7% vol
VUGWorst drop−15.1%19.0% vol
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
VIGESML
Jan 1Nov 6+12.1%+15.5%
+12.1%Year to date+15.5%
1.5%Yield1.0%
+14.3%Past year+18.0%
0.04%Fee0.17%
2–2level
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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Popular Pairs Near These Three

SCHD vs VIG

YTD
SchwabSCHD
+31.4%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+31.4%+12.1%
+31.4%Year to date+12.1%
3.0%Yield1.5%
$120BAssets$109B
2–0SCHD wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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VUG vs SCHG

YTD
VanguardVUG
+1.4%
SCHGSchwab
+1.9%
Jan 1Nov 6+1.4%+1.9%
+1.4%Year to date+1.9%
0.03% · $3Fee · on $10k a year0.04% · $4
$233BAssets$59.1B
1–1level
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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DGRO vs VIG

YTD
iSharesDGRO
+16.6%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+16.6%+12.1%
+16.6%Year to date+12.1%
1.9%Yield1.5%
$44.9BAssets$109B
2–0DGRO wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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