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Alternatives to VT
6 ETFs in the same category with similar yield and safety profiles to VT (1.55% yield, 7.9/10 safety).
The closest alternative to VT in our universe is DGRO — 0.32% higher yield than VT (1.87% vs 1.55%) and a 7.6/10 safety score compared to VT's 7.9/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.45% to 2.29% and safety scores range from 6.9 to 7.9/10.
Switching from VT to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches VT on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.87% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VIG · Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 7.2/10 · Solid | 0.7 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| NOBL · ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 1.94% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.22% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.67% yield gap (higher) |
| VWO · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.29% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.74% yield gap (higher) |
| SPYI · NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 1.45% | 6.9/10 · Solid | 1.0 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Which of these do you already own?
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