Trump Sold $5 Million to $25 Million in VIG ETF Amidst Strong Performance of SCHD
Former President Donald Trump sold between $5 million and $25 million worth of shares in the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) during June, according to a recent filing. This transaction was disclosed on August 22, 2026, by his Office of Government Ethics. In contrast, he did not sell any portion of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), which has outperformed VIG this year with gains exceeding 30% compared to just over 12%. Trump also made purchases in Fidelity National Information Services and Home Depot, each valued between $1 million and $5 million. The performance divergence is attributed to the differing strategies of these ETFs. SCHD focuses on current yield and financial strength with a smaller portfolio, while VIG emphasizes dividend growth over time and excludes high-yield stocks as part of its quality filter. Energy holdings in SCHD have benefited from rising oil prices, contributing to its strong returns. SCHD has outperformed the S&P 500 significantly this year due to favorable exposure to energy sectors and a structural exclusion of certain tech stocks that are underperforming.
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