VIG · Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

$245.38 -1.23 (-0.50%) At close · Aug 14

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Theoretical estimate

Estimate what a long-dated option on VIG could return if you hold it and the stock reaches a target price. Premiums are theoretical Black-Scholes-Merton values — tune the inputs to match your broker, then compare each strike's return against simply holding the shares.

Holding period

2.00 years

Implied volatility (%)

Implied volatility from the VIG options chain (Aug 21, 2026) — the market's own forward-looking estimate.Market-wide VIX 14.3.

Risk-free rate (%)

Latest SOFR (2026-08-13) — an overnight rate, a rough proxy over years.

Dividend per share $

Annualizes to a 1.63% yield. Most recent $1.00 ex-date 2026-06-26; frequency detected — adjust if it's wrong.

Recent payouts

2026-06-26 $1.00
2026-03-27 $0.83
2025-12-22 $0.88
2025-09-29 $0.87

Target price at horizon

Spot $245.38 at close 2026-08-14.

Best strike

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Highest estimated return

Return at target

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— annualized

Breakeven

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Stock price to break even

Hold the stock

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— annualized, with dividends

Return by strike at your target price

Strike ladder

Strike	Moneyness	Premium	Breakeven	Value at target	Return	Annualized	Max loss

Per share; one contract = 100 shares. Premiums are theoretical Black-Scholes-Merton estimates — real options are American-style and priced off an implied-volatility smile, so use your broker's quote for the actual premium. Not investment advice.

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