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Vanguard Health Care ETF

Broad US healthcare sector ETF. 400+ holdings spanning pharma, biotech, devices, and managed care. Vanguard alternative to XLV with broader coverage at lower cost.

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EquityTER 0.10%Dist.
TER
0.10%
AUM
$18B
CAGR
9.5%
Volatility
14.1%
Sharpe
0.46
Max Drawdown
-35.1%
Data Range
2004-01 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-5.4%
Worst DD-35.1%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return10.6%
Best30.3%
Worst-9.5%
% positive89%
232 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US92204A5048
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.10%
Assets Under Management
$18B approx.
Inception Date
2004-01-26
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~400

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 48.8% of the fund.

1
LLYEli Lilly
9.50%
2
UNHUnitedHealth
8.50%
3
JNJJohnson & Johnson
6.00%
4
ABBVAbbVie Inc.
5.50%
5
MRKMerck & Co.
4.50%
6
TMOThermo Fisher
3.80%
7
ABTAbbott Laboratories
3.50%
8
AMGNAmgen Inc.
2.80%
9
PFEPfizer Inc.
2.50%
10
ISRGIntuitive Surgical
2.20%

Sector Breakdown

Pharmaceuticals
35%
Healthcare Equipment
22%
Biotechnology
18%
Healthcare Providers
14%
Life Sciences
11%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

✓General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Broad US healthcare sector ETF. 400+ holdings spanning pharma, biotech, devices, and managed care. Vanguard alternative to XLV with broader coverage at lower cost.
VHT has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.10%, which means you pay $10 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, VHT is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
VHT is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
VHT uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index index directly.