The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) has lower fees and a larger, more diverse portfolio compared to the ProShares – S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL). While VIG has shown higher returns over one and five years, NOBL has a slightly deeper maximum drawdown. VIG leans towards technology and financials, while NOBL focuses on industrials and consumer defensives. VIG charges a lower expense ratio of 0.05% compared to NOBL’s 0.35%, with a dividend yield of 1.59% for VIG and 2.04% for NOBL. In terms of performance and risk, VIG has a 5-year growth of $1,557 compared to NOBL’s $1,319, with a max drawdown of 20.39% for VIG and 17.92% for NOBL. VIG has a broader sector mix, including technology, financial services, and healthcare, while NOBL is more concentrated with a defensive tilt, focusing on industrials and consumer defensive names.

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