Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The fund seeks dividend income and long-term capital growth.
Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or are expected to pay dividends over time (even if not currently paying dividends) (or futures that have similar economic characteristics). Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The adviser believes that a track record of dividend increases can be an excellent indicator of financial health and growth prospects, and that over the long term, … The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or are expected to pay dividends over time (even if not currently paying dividends) (or futures that have similar economic characteristics). Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The adviser believes that a track record of dividend increases can be an excellent indicator of financial health and growth prospects, and that over the long term, income can contribute significantly to total return. Dividends can also help reduce the funds volatility during periods of market turbulence and help offset losses when stock prices are falling. The advisers research analysts look for stocks with sustainable, above-average growth in earnings and dividends. When appropriate, the portfolio manager may attempt to buy stocks when they are temporarily out of favor or undervalued by the market. Holdings tend to be in large- and mid-cap companies. At times, the fund may have a significant portion of its assets invested in the same economic sector. The fund primarily invests in common stocks, but may also invest in exchange-traded securities that trade synchronously with the funds shares, cash, and cash equivalents. The fund may also invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and common stocks listed on a foreign exchange that trade on such exchange synchronously with the funds shares (i.e., during the U.S. listing exchanges trading hours). In selecting investments, the adviser generally favors companies that it believes possess one or more of the following: ? either a track record of, or the potential for, above-average earnings and dividend growth; ? a competitive current dividend yield; ? a sound balance sheet and solid cash flow to support future dividend increases; ? a sustainable competitive advantage and leading market position; and ? attractive valuations, such as low price/earnings, price/cash flow, or price/sales ratios. The fund is an actively-managed, exchange-traded fund (ETF) that does not disclose portfolio holdings daily. In order to provide market participants with information on the funds investments, the fund publishes a Proxy Portfolio on its website daily. A Proxy Portfolio is a basket of securities that is designed to closely track the daily performance of the funds portfolio holdings. While the Proxy Portfolio includes some of the funds holdings, it is not the funds actual portfolio. The Proxy Portfolio could be based on a broad-based securities index or the funds recently disclosed portfolio holdings. The funds Portfolio Overlap is available on the funds website daily. The Portfolio Overlap is the percentage weight overlap between the holdings of the prior business days Proxy Portfolio compared to the holdings of the fund that formed the basis for the funds calculation of net asset value (NAV) at the end of the prior business day.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC | — | $62.33M | 5.11% |
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $54.49M | 4.47% |
| BROADCOM INC | — | $39.64M | 3.25% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $37.14M | 3.05% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $31.28M | 2.57% |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | — | $25.74M | 2.11% |
| CHUBB LTD | — | $25.27M | 2.07% |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | — | $24.99M | 2.05% |
| WALMART INC | — | $23.44M | 1.92% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | — | $21.88M | 1.79% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Growth Portfolio | 91% | 0.67% |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund, Inc. · PRDGX, TADGX, PDGIX, TRZDX | 90% | 0.00% |
| VANGUARD DIVIDEND APPRECIATION INDEX FUND · VIG, VDADX | 50% | 0.04% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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