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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.
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| Period | VGHAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.3% | -9.8% | 16.6% | 83.08% |
| 1 Yr | 7.8% | -13.7% | 25.7% | 77.97% |
| 3 Yr | 0.0%* | -14.1% | 22.4% | 84.68% |
| 5 Yr | -2.5%* | -12.0% | 10.8% | 59.62% |
| 10 Yr | 6.3%* | -1.5% | 18.0% | 66.67% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGHAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 55.4% | 98.29% |
| 2018 | -7.3% | -25.3% | 21.5% | 49.55% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | -10.8% | 43.9% | 73.39% |
| 2016 | -16.2% | -31.6% | 6.9% | 52.83% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | -20.4% | 13.8% | 15.84% |
| Period | VGHAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.3% | -9.8% | 16.6% | 83.08% |
| 1 Yr | 7.8% | -13.7% | 25.7% | 77.97% |
| 3 Yr | 0.0%* | -14.1% | 25.5% | 90.99% |
| 5 Yr | -2.5%* | -12.0% | 15.4% | 76.92% |
| 10 Yr | 6.3%* | -1.5% | 19.6% | 84.52% |
* Annualized
| Period | VGHAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 55.4% | 98.29% |
| 2018 | -7.3% | -25.3% | 22.2% | 56.76% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | -10.8% | 45.8% | 83.49% |
| 2016 | -16.2% | -26.4% | 8.7% | 66.04% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | -16.6% | 15.2% | 58.42% |
| VGHAX | Category Low | Category High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 47.5 B | 2.35 M | 47.5 B | 0.75% |
| Number of Holdings | 102 | 27 | 433 | 30.60% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 16.9 B | 579 K | 16.9 B | 0.75% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 40.88% | 21.5% | 76.0% | 43.28% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.95% | 65.31% | 100.26% | 70.15% |
| Cash | 4.05% | -0.23% | 34.69% | 22.39% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.57% | 53.73% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.50% | 9.19% | 60.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.52% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.54% | 51.49% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 99.85% | 60.00% | 100.00% | 47.76% |
| Real Estate | 0.15% | 0.00% | 5.63% | 6.72% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.52% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.32% | 52.99% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.92% | 48.51% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.53% | 58.96% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 46.27% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.13% | 49.25% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.48% | 51.49% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% | 52.24% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.53% | 55.97% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 65.10% | 52.09% | 99.18% | 92.54% |
| Non US | 30.85% | 0.00% | 44.37% | 7.46% |
| VGHAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% | 0.10% | 25.14% | 99.23% |
| Management Fee | 0.26% | 0.00% | 1.30% | 2.99% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.40% | N/A |
| VGHAX 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 |
| VGHAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| VGHAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 18.00% | 0.70% | 248.00% | 15.38% |
| VGHAX | Category Low | Category High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 47.01% |
| VGHAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| VGHAX | Category Low | Category High | VGHAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.30% | -2.53% | 2.12% | 3.08% |
| VGHAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | None | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2019 | $0.050 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.956 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.071 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.891 |
| Dec 27, 2016 | $0.828 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.805 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.350 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.864 |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $1.021 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $1.155 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | $0.044 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | $0.057 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.039 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | $0.025 |
| Mar 28, 2008 | $0.021 |
| Dec 18, 2007 | $1.141 |
| Mar 22, 2007 | $0.066 |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.781 |
| Mar 27, 2006 | $0.152 |
| Mar 21, 2005 | $0.060 |
| Dec 20, 2004 | $0.502 |
| Mar 22, 2004 | $0.007 |
| Dec 22, 2003 | $0.443 |
| Mar 24, 2003 | $0.015 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | $0.410 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 29, 2008
12.1
12.1%
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.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 22.81 | 8.53 | 20.18 |
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