Delaware Healthcare Fund (DLHIX) Alternatives
Delaware Healthcare Fund (DLHIX) belongs to the Health & Biotech Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DLHIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX charges 0.98% annually. Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DLHIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 5, 2004 | DLHIX vs VHCIX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | 0.25% | Nov 12, 2001 | DLHIX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | 0.30% | May 23, 1984 | DLHIX vs VGHCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | DLHIX vs FIKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 0.61% | Oct 2, 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DLHIX
Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund | 91 | Sep 14, 1997 | DLHIX vs FBDIX | |
| Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund | 88 | Dec 26, 2012 | DLHIX vs ETIHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 83 | Oct 2, 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class A | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTAX |
Top Performing DLHIX Alternatives (YTD)
DLHIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -1.13% | Jul 14, 1999 | DLHIX vs SHPAX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -1.53% | Jun 28, 2001 | DLHIX vs LOGSX | |
| Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | -2.56% | Jun 17, 2001 | DLHIX vs FPHAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | -2.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | -2.62% | Dec 27, 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Health Care Fund | 15.67% | Aug 6, 1989 | DLHIX vs GGHCX | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | 16.30% | Dec 20, 1999 | DLHIX vs SHSAX | |
| Health Sciences Opportunities Fund Class Instituti... | 16.32% | Oct 16, 2000 | DLHIX vs SHSSX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | 16.35% | Jun 28, 2001 | DLHIX vs LOGSX | |
| Alger Health Sciences Fund | 16.42% | Apr 30, 2002 | DLHIX vs AHSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -7.65% | Jun 28, 2001 | DLHIX vs LOGSX | |
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -7.87% | Jul 14, 1999 | DLHIX vs SHPAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | -9.19% | Nov 12, 2001 | DLHIX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | -9.20% | May 23, 1984 | DLHIX vs VGHCX | |
| AlphaCentric LifeSci Healthcare Fund | -9.47% | Nov 28, 2019 | DLHIX vs LYFIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds by Macquarie
Most popular Delaware Funds by Macquarie mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | -0.86% | Feb 25, 2010 | DLHIX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | -5.40% | Nov 15, 1987 | DLHIX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 76 | 2.17% | Oct 24, 1993 | DLHIX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 22 | -7.19% | Apr 29, 1986 | DLHIX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.82% | Sep 14, 1998 | DLHIX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 23 | -0.91% | Jun 3, 1996 | DLHIX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 25 | -1.13% | Feb 26, 1984 | DLHIX vs DEFFX | |
| Delaware Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -2.06% | Aug 15, 1985 | DLHIX vs DEGGX |
Often Compared With DLHIX
What investors most often compare with DLHIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund Cl... | High Yield Bonds | 82 | -0.73% | Aug 16, 2000 | DLHIX vs FFRIX | |
| Vanguard Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 21 | -5.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | DLHIX vs VHT | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 16 | -4.90% | Dec 16, 1998 | DLHIX vs XLV | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | DLHIX vs SMH | |
| Fidelity US Sustainability Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -8.73% | May 9, 2017 | DLHIX vs FITLX | |
| Fidelity Select Health Care Services Portfolio | Health & Biotech Equities | 1 | -13.20% | Jun 30, 1986 | DLHIX vs FSHCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class C | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.86% | Dec 27, 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.77% | Dec 27, 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTTX |
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