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Vanguard Health Care Fund
mutual fund
VGHCX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$224.77
+0.75
+0%
primary theme
Health Care Sector Equity
share class
VGHCX (Mutual Fund)
Vanguard Health Care Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$224.77
+0.75
+0%
primary theme
Health Care Sector Equity
share class
VGHCX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 8.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 11.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 8.5%
- Net Assets $46 B
- Holdings in Top 10 40.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$224.02
$158.21
$226.95
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.32%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 18.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $3,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Health Care Sector Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Health
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$109.21
+0.57%
$14.12 B
1.17%
$1.27
blocked
blocked
blocked
13.82%
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Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund
XLV | ETF
$111.49
+0.75%
$24.57 B
1.49%
$1.65
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9.32%
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Vanguard Health Care Index Fund
VHT | ETF
$218.28
+0.49%
$14.12 B
1.17%
$2.55
blocked
blocked
blocked
13.84%
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iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
IBB | ETF
$144.99
-0.23%
$9.78 B
0.21%
$0.30
blocked
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21.52%
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iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF
IHI | ETF
$315.37
+0.50%
$8.75 B
0.27%
$0.84
blocked
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blocked
19.03%
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VGHCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency None
- Net Income Ratio 1.25%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Health Care Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateMay 23, 1984
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJean Hynes
Fund Description
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the stocks of companies principally engaged in the development, production, or distribution of products and services related to the health care industry. These companies include, among others, pharmaceutical firms, medical supply companies, and businesses that operate hospitals and other health care facilities. It may also consider companies engaged in medical, diagnostic, biochemical, and other research and development activities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in foreign stocks.
VGHCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -3.6% | 157.0% | 87.58% |
| 1 Yr | 13.2% | 1.8% | 148.1% | 88.34% |
| 3 Yr | 11.1%* | 2.7% | 51.8% | 81.12% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -0.5% | 34.2% | 64.29% |
| 10 Yr | 15.3%* | 9.6% | 21.4% | 63.41% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.3% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 97.24% |
| 2018 | -7.3% | -49.7% | 21.5% | 50.36% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | -59.8% | 54.4% | 78.52% |
| 2016 | -16.2% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 56.59% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | -62.4% | 27.9% | 24.59% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.0% | -3.6% | 147.2% | 88.20% |
| 1 Yr | 13.2% | -3.5% | 148.1% | 81.60% |
| 3 Yr | 11.1%* | 1.8% | 51.8% | 76.22% |
| 5 Yr | 8.5%* | -0.5% | 34.2% | 63.57% |
| 10 Yr | 15.3%* | 9.5% | 21.4% | 63.41% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.3% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 97.24% |
| 2018 | -7.3% | -25.3% | 22.2% | 56.93% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | -10.8% | 54.4% | 85.93% |
| 2016 | -16.2% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 66.67% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | -16.6% | 27.9% | 59.84% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGHCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 46 B | 4.64 M | 46 B | 1.16% |
| Number of Holdings | 102 | 24 | 426 | 38.37% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 19.6 B | 1.01 M | 19.6 B | 1.16% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 40.37% | 15.4% | 77.0% | 57.56% |
Top 10 Holdings
- UnitedHealth Group Inc 5.85%
- Pfizer Inc 5.52%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
- AstraZeneca PLC 5.36%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.71% | 76.86% | 100.05% | 57.56% |
| Cash | 2.29% | -0.28% | 12.53% | 31.98% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.75% | 70.93% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.51% | 10.43% | 73.26% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 68.60% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.11% | 69.19% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 99.85% | 61.64% | 100.00% | 44.77% |
| Real Estate | 0.15% | 0.00% | 6.03% | 5.23% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 68.02% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.86% | 74.42% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.94% | 72.09% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.21% | 77.33% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 68.02% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.69% | 70.35% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.59% | 71.51% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.21% | 71.51% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.14% | 77.33% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 67.10% | 56.70% | 99.99% | 94.19% |
| Non US | 30.61% | 0.00% | 43.24% | 6.40% |
VGHCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.32% | 0.08% | 25.14% | 94.58% |
| Management Fee | 0.30% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 6.40% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 18.00% | 0.70% | 252.00% | 18.40% |
VGHCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.15% | 76.16% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Monthly | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.25% | -2.53% | 2.53% | 7.78% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2019 | $0.091 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $2.183 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.140 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $2.019 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.040 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $1.854 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $1.793 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.818 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $1.943 |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $2.317 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $2.658 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.096 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.127 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.084 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.049 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.033 |
| Dec 22, 2003 | $0.966 |
| Mar 26, 2001 | $0.120 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | $0.996 |
| Mar 27, 2000 | $0.070 |
| Dec 20, 1999 | $0.877 |
| Mar 30, 1999 | $0.090 |
| Dec 22, 1998 | $0.767 |
| Mar 31, 1998 | $0.070 |
| Dec 24, 1997 | $0.737 |
| Mar 31, 1997 | $0.040 |
| Dec 23, 1996 | $0.677 |
| Mar 28, 1994 | $0.139 |
| Mar 04, 1991 | $0.020 |
VGHCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jean Hynes
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 29, 2008
12.52
12.5%
Jean M. Hynes, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Global Industry Analyst of Wellington Management, has been involved in portfolio management and securities analysis for the health science portion of the Fund since August 2003. Jean holds a BA in economics from Wellesley College (1991). She joined Wellington Management upon her graduation. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is a member of the CFA Institute and the Boston Security Analysts Society.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | 23.22 | 7.36 | 20.6 |
