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DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 7.6
- Yield of 1.98% is in the typical sustainable zone (2-4%)
- Payout ratio not applicable for ETFs — ETF distributions are dictated by the fund's underlying holdings
- ETF structure provides built-in diversification — single-name dividend cuts have limited impact
Where DGRO ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 54 dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where DGRO lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
The two questions a safety score doesn't answer
A safety score tells you how durable DGRO's payout looks. It does not tell you what you keep after tax, or whether something else does the same job better.
On tax: what you actually pocket depends on whether DGRO dividends are qualified — qualified distributions are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, while ordinary ones are taxed at your full marginal rate, a gap that can reach 22 percentage points of the income on the same headline yield.
On substitutes: if DGRO's 7.6/10 score is lower than you want, see DGRO alternatives — same-sector ETFs ranked by how closely they match DGRO on both yield and safety, so you can see what a swap actually costs you.
How DGRO's safety score has moved
88 daily snapshots over the trailing 90 days · range 7.6–7.6
Every Infnits dividend safety score is computed from the same factors (yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, size). The history above is recomputed directly from each day's fundamentals snapshot, so the line reflects how the underlying signals actually moved — not retroactive smoothing.
About iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Morningstar® U.S. Dividend Growth IndexSM (the “underlying index”), which is a dividend dollar-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of U.S. companies selected based on a consistent history of growing dividends. The underlying index may include large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits dividend safety score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to DGRO's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice. Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is DGRO safe?
On dividend safety specifically, Infnits scores DGRO 7.6/10 — solid. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data. That score measures how durable the payout looks based on yield zone, payout ratio, yield trend, and instrument type; it does not measure price risk, valuation, or whether DGRO suits your portfolio.
Is DGRO's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 1.98%, payout ratio —, instrument type etf — Infnits rates DGRO's dividend safety profile as solid (7.6/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is DGRO's current dividend yield?
DGRO has a current dividend yield of 1.98% as of October 18, 2026.
How is DGRO's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy DGRO based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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