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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX charges 0.98% annually. There are 25 mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | 18.50B | Feb 2004 | DLHIX vs VHCIX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | 0.25% | 36.80B | Nov 2001 | DLHIX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | 0.30% | 36.80B | May 1984 | DLHIX vs VGHCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | DLHIX vs FIKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 0.61% | — | Oct 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 16 mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 82.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund | 82 | — | Sep 1997 | DLHIX vs FBDIX | |
| Fidelity Select Biotechnology Portfolio | 66 | — | Dec 1985 | DLHIX vs FBIOX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 63 | — | Oct 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | 63 | — | Dec 2000 | DLHIX vs FBTIX | |
| Rydex Biotechnology Fund | 62 | — | Mar 1998 | DLHIX vs RYOIX |
Top Performing DLHIX Alternatives (YTD)
DLHIX is at -4.36% YTD. There are 23 mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | 6.98% | — | Jun 2001 | DLHIX vs FPHAX | |
| Rydex Biotechnology Fund | 3.07% | — | Mar 1998 | DLHIX vs RYOIX | |
| Perkins Discovery Fund | 1.98% | — | Apr 1998 | DLHIX vs PDFDX | |
| Fidelity Select Health Care Services Portfolio | 1.77% | — | Jun 1986 | DLHIX vs FSHCX | |
| Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund | 0.59% | — | Sep 1997 | DLHIX vs FBDIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX has 16.50% 1-year volatility. There are 27 mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Health Care Fund | 13.09% | — | Aug 1989 | DLHIX vs GGHCX | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | 13.75% | — | Dec 1999 | DLHIX vs SHSAX | |
| Health Sciences Opportunities Fund Class Instituti... | 13.76% | — | Oct 2000 | DLHIX vs SHSSX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | 14.04% | — | Jun 2001 | DLHIX vs LOGSX | |
| Putnam Global Health Care Fund | 14.14% | — | May 1982 | DLHIX vs PHSTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DLHIX
DLHIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.30%. There are 21 mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Biotechnology Portfolio | -7.62% | — | Dec 1985 | DLHIX vs FBIOX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -8.13% | — | Jun 2001 | DLHIX vs LOGSX | |
| Rydex Biotechnology Fund | -8.43% | — | Mar 1998 | DLHIX vs RYOIX | |
| AlphaCentric LifeSci Healthcare Fund | -8.49% | — | Nov 2019 | DLHIX vs LYFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | -8.88% | — | Oct 2018 | DLHIX vs FIJYX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds by Macquarie
The 8 most viewed Delaware Funds by Macquarie mutual funds shown here include DDFLX, IPOAX, IBNAX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | 1.89% | — | Feb 2010 | DLHIX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 81 | 28.02% | — | Oct 1993 | DLHIX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 41 | 6.51% | — | Nov 1987 | DLHIX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 77 | 1.05% | — | Aug 1985 | DLHIX vs DEGGX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 26 | 8.43% | — | Apr 1986 | DLHIX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 16 | 1.29% | — | Sep 1998 | DLHIX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 69 | 2.50% | — | Jun 1996 | DLHIX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 66 | 2.09% | — | Feb 1984 | DLHIX vs DEFFX |
Often Compared With DLHIX
Investors most often compare DLHIX with FFRIX, VHT, XLV. These 12 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare DLHIX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare DLHIX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair DLHIX with funds that move differently
Delaware Healthcare Fund alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to DLHIX.
Explore DLHIX Diversifiers