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- iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index, composed of U.S. equities selected for their history of consistently growing dividends, dividend sustainability based on payout ratios not exceeding 75% of earnings, and weighted by dividend dollars; the fund holds approximately 400-420 stocks across diversified sectors including financials, electronic technology, health technology, consumer non-durables, and utilities, with no single holding exceeding 3% to ensure broad diversification. Launched on June 10, 2014, and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors under the iShares brand, DGRO trades on the NYSE Arca exchange with a low expense ratio of 0.08%, quarterly distributions, and net assets exceeding $34 billion as of late 2025; it targets long-term investors seeking income growth from large- and mid-cap U.S. companies domiciled in the United States. The ETF provides exposure to dividend-paying growth and value stocks across market capitalizations, emphasizing quality and sustainability rather than high current yield. In recent developments, DGRO underwent its 2024 annual reconstitution in December, which refined the portfolio by reducing the number of holdings while allowing strong dividend growers to increase their weights, enhancing overall quality and tax efficiency; this process continues into 2025 with quarterly rebalances and ongoing adjustments to maintain alignment with the benchmark. The fund declared a quarterly dividend of $0.447 per share payable on December 19, 2025, reflecting sustained payout growth amid strong performance with year-to-date returns around 15% through December 2025. No major acquisitions, partnerships, or structural changes specific to DGRO have been announced in the last two years, though underlying holdings benefited from sector tailwinds like elevated interest rates boosting financials and strategic moves in healthcare.