Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)
VHT is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI US Investable Market Health Care 25/50 Index. VHT launched on Jan 26, 2004 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92204A5048 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92204A504 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI US Investable Market Health Care 25/50 Index |
| ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Health Care ETF features an expense ratio of 0.10%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Health Care ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Return
Vanguard Health Care ETF had a return of -2.15% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.54% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Health Care ETF had an annualized return of 10.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.87%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -2.15% | 19.67% |
| 1 month | 6.12% | 8.42% |
| 6 months | 0.32% | 7.29% |
| 1 year | -4.54% | 12.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.86% | 10.75% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.70% | 9.87% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -4.02% | 4.18% | 1.03% | -1.17% | -3.46% | -3.96% | 5.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | -0.35 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.91 |
Dividend History
Vanguard Health Care ETF granted a 1.45% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.49 | $3.30 | $3.04 | $2.71 | $3.62 | $2.22 | $2.02 | $1.84 | $1.62 | $1.29 | $1.14 | $1.20 |
Dividend yield | 1.45% | 1.33% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 1.89% | 1.38% | 1.31% | 1.45% | 1.22% | 1.02% | 1.12% | 1.67% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Health Care ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 |
| 2012 | $1.20 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Health Care ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Health Care ETF was 39.12%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 503 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.12% | Dec 11, 2007 | 310 | Mar 5, 2009 | 503 | Mar 3, 2011 | 813 |
| -28.85% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -20.26% | Jul 21, 2015 | 143 | Feb 11, 2016 | 328 | Jun 1, 2017 | 471 |
| -18.31% | May 19, 2011 | 56 | Aug 8, 2011 | 122 | Feb 1, 2012 | 178 |
| -17.71% | Dec 31, 2021 | 116 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Health Care ETF volatility is 3.41%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.