Vanguard ETF Has Biggest Target Stake Among Dividend Funds | ETF Trends

Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) traded higher Wednesday after the retailer boosted its quarterly dividend by 20%. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG) has the largest position in Target among dividend-themed exchange traded funds.

Target comprises 2.2% of the Vanguard dividend ETF’s portfolio, according to XTF.com.

The stock is also held in retail sector ETFs. Market Vectors Retail ETF (NYSEArca: RTH) has 5% in Target.

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