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Vanguard Health Care ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.60% | -7.81% | -5.86% | +9.62% | +13.72% | +19.95% |
| Flows | -$54M | -$235M | -$233M | -$503M | -$2.71B | -$343M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Health Care ETF is built to track the MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 403 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 403
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.25% | +15.54% | +13.78% | +15.08% |
Max drawdown | -9.89% | -10.39% | -16.88% | -17.77% |
Max drawdown duration | 54d | 107d | 435d | 767d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 182d | 600d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VHT?
VHT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VHT track?
VHT tracks the MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VHT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Health Care Equities. It is part of the segment: US Health Care.
What is the expense ratio of VHT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VHT is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VHT launched?
VHT was launched on January 26, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VHT?
VHT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VHT?
As of April 24, 2026, VHT manages $16.03 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VHT performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VHT delivered a return of 0.6% over the past month (1M performance), -7.81% over the past three months (3M), and -5.86% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VHT?
As of April 24, 2026, VHT has seen net flows of -$54M in the past month (1M flow) and -$233M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VHT pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, VHT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.74%.
How many holdings are in VHT
As of March 31, 2026, VHT holds 403 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VHT?
As of March 31, 2026, VHT holds 403 securities, with 60.6% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VHT?
As of March 31, 2026, VHT holds a portfolio of 403 underlyings, with its largest positions including LILLY, JOHNSON&JOHNSON and ABBVIE. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VHT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VHT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VHT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VHT is primarily exposed to Health Care.
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