VHT
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.
TER
0.10%
AUM
$18B
CAGR
9.5%
Volatility
14.1%
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
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