Vanguard Health Care Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-10.4%
1 yr return
-8.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
-1.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
3.7%
Net Assets
$45.7 B
Holdings in Top 10
43.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.35%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 15.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$3,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VGHCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -10.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -1.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.7%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.82%
- Dividend Yield 0.1%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Health Care Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateJan 03, 1994
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJean Hynes
Fund Description
VGHCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | -10.4% | -27.8% | 17.4% | 82.39% |
1 Yr | -8.0% | -26.1% | 26.5% | 71.70% |
3 Yr | -1.8%* | -28.4% | 23.9% | 25.00% |
5 Yr | 3.7%* | -11.4% | 11.3% | 42.28% |
10 Yr | 6.1%* | -1.2% | 12.6% | 40.71% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | -1.9% | -12.6% | 19.0% | 77.36% |
2022 | -6.3% | -53.9% | 3.2% | 15.79% |
2021 | 5.4% | -39.6% | 24.2% | 29.61% |
2020 | 3.6% | -13.6% | 178.2% | 87.92% |
2019 | 9.3% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 96.99% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
YTD | -10.4% | -27.8% | 17.4% | 82.39% |
1 Yr | -8.0% | -26.1% | 26.5% | 71.70% |
3 Yr | -1.8%* | -28.4% | 23.9% | 25.00% |
5 Yr | 3.7%* | -11.4% | 11.3% | 42.28% |
10 Yr | 6.1%* | -1.2% | 12.6% | 40.71% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
Period | VGHCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 5.4% | -12.6% | 19.0% | 38.99% |
2022 | -1.1% | -53.9% | 3.7% | 8.55% |
2021 | 14.3% | -33.9% | 26.0% | 27.63% |
2020 | 12.6% | -0.7% | 180.6% | 87.25% |
2019 | 22.9% | 4.6% | 63.8% | 66.17% |
NAV & Total Return History
VGHCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Assets | 45.7 B | 6.43 M | 45.7 B | 1.26% |
Number of Holdings | 107 | 25 | 430 | 32.08% |
Net Assets in Top 10 | 21.3 B | 2.55 M | 23.9 B | 1.89% |
Weighting of Top 10 | 43.65% | 18.9% | 78.1% | 71.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
- ELI LILLY CO 8.21%
- UNITEDHEALTH GRP 7.49%
- ASTRAZENECA PLC 5.64%
- MERCK CO 4.21%
- NOVARTIS AG-REG 3.63%
- NOVO NORDISK-B 3.44%
- DAIICHI SANKYO 3.08%
- DANAHER CORP 2.80%
- PFIZER INC 2.60%
- THERMO FISHER 2.55%
Asset Allocation
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stocks | 97.84% | 89.92% | 106.13% | 59.12% |
Other | 1.91% | -22.99% | 23.24% | 6.92% |
Cash | 0.25% | 0.00% | 33.01% | 86.79% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.86% | 95.60% |
Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.37% | 92.86% |
Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.39% | 94.34% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare | 100.00% | 59.26% | 100.00% | 45.45% |
Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 92.86% |
Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.69% | 92.86% |
Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.89% | 94.16% |
Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.02% | 92.86% |
Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.60% | 94.81% |
Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 92.86% |
Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.11% | 92.86% |
Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.73% | 93.51% |
Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.92% | 93.51% |
Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.16% | 95.45% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
US | 69.29% | 61.27% | 104.41% | 98.74% |
Non US | 28.54% | 0.00% | 34.10% | 2.52% |
VGHCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expense Ratio | 0.35% | 0.08% | 4.48% | 94.97% |
Management Fee | 0.34% | 0.03% | 1.25% | 4.40% |
12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | 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% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
VGHCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | 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 | 15.00% | 0.00% | 238.00% | 11.11% |
VGHCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield | 0.12% | 0.00% | 6.24% | 9.43% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | VGHCX % Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income Ratio | 0.82% | -2.54% | 1.85% | 8.55% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
VGHCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
Date | Amount | Type |
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Mar 27, 2024 | $0.119 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 2024 | $1.108 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 27, 2024 | $4.930 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 27, 2023 | $1.673 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 27, 2023 | $0.342 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 27, 2023 | $6.238 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 28, 2023 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 28, 2023 | $6.655 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 28, 2022 | $3.874 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 28, 2022 | $7.718 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 29, 2021 | $15.548 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 26, 2021 | $3.329 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2020 | $12.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 2020 | $4.973 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 17, 2019 | $2.337 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 17, 2019 | $0.762 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 17, 2019 | $12.639 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 29, 2019 | $0.687 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 29, 2019 | $8.086 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 29, 2019 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2018 | $0.619 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 18, 2018 | $9.563 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 18, 2018 | $2.183 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 29, 2018 | $0.340 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 29, 2018 | $4.640 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 29, 2018 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 2017 | $0.550 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 20, 2017 | $6.869 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 20, 2017 | $2.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 28, 2017 | $0.665 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 28, 2017 | $4.868 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 28, 2017 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 23, 2016 | $0.600 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 23, 2016 | $8.468 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 23, 2016 | $1.854 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 16, 2016 | $4.857 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 24, 2015 | $1.258 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 24, 2015 | $8.500 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 24, 2015 | $1.793 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 26, 2015 | $0.612 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 26, 2015 | $4.989 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 26, 2015 | $0.818 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 23, 2014 | $1.943 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 2014 | $15.561 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 22, 2014 | $1.019 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Sep 30, 2014 | $0.587 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 21, 2014 | $0.172 | ExtraDividend |
Mar 21, 2014 | $0.567 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 21, 2014 | $7.709 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2013 | $0.670 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 17, 2013 | $9.477 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2013 | $2.319 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 19, 2013 | $0.038 | ExtraDividend |
Mar 19, 2013 | $0.205 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 19, 2013 | $3.649 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2012 | $0.173 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 17, 2012 | $1.964 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2012 | $2.661 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 21, 2012 | $0.096 | ExtraDividend |
Mar 21, 2012 | $0.054 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2011 | $0.431 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 16, 2011 | $3.930 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2011 | $2.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 22, 2011 | $0.127 | ExtraDividend |
Mar 22, 2011 | $0.082 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 22, 2011 | $0.740 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2010 | $0.093 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 16, 2010 | $1.921 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2010 | $1.923 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 22, 2010 | $0.084 | ExtraDividend |
Mar 22, 2010 | $0.005 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 22, 2010 | $1.184 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2009 | $0.194 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 30, 2009 | $0.537 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 30, 2009 | $1.712 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 20, 2009 | $0.049 | ExtraDividend |
Dec 16, 2008 | $0.256 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 16, 2008 | $7.918 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2008 | $1.892 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 2008 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 2008 | $0.025 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 27, 2008 | $1.325 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2007 | $0.114 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 17, 2007 | $8.350 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2007 | $2.607 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 21, 2007 | $0.115 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 21, 2007 | $2.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 21, 2007 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 19, 2006 | $3.266 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 19, 2006 | $0.057 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 19, 2006 | $1.750 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 24, 2006 | $0.092 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 24, 2006 | $3.245 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 24, 2006 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 16, 2005 | $0.307 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 16, 2005 | $3.381 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 16, 2005 | $1.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 18, 2005 | $0.087 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 18, 2005 | $1.310 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 18, 2005 | $0.132 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 17, 2004 | $3.195 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 17, 2004 | $1.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 19, 2004 | $0.262 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 19, 2004 | $0.538 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 19, 2004 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 19, 2003 | $0.970 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 21, 2003 | $0.103 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 21, 2003 | $0.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 13, 2002 | $4.370 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 13, 2002 | $0.900 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 15, 2002 | $0.004 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 15, 2002 | $0.434 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 15, 2002 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 14, 2001 | $0.230 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 14, 2001 | $3.794 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 14, 2001 | $0.910 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 23, 2001 | $0.120 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 23, 2001 | $0.690 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 23, 2001 | $0.750 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 18, 2000 | $1.000 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 2000 | $0.890 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 18, 2000 | $8.750 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 27, 2000 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 2000 | $0.290 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 27, 2000 | $6.000 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 20, 1999 | $0.880 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 1999 | $1.515 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 20, 1999 | $3.255 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 29, 1999 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 29, 1999 | $0.150 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 29, 1999 | $2.220 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 21, 1998 | $0.770 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 21, 1998 | $0.120 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 21, 1998 | $1.750 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 27, 1998 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 27, 1998 | $0.075 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 27, 1998 | $1.135 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 19, 1997 | $0.740 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 19, 1997 | $0.100 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 19, 1997 | $1.380 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 25, 1997 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 25, 1997 | $0.060 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Mar 25, 1997 | $0.600 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Dec 18, 1996 | $0.680 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 18, 1996 | $0.690 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
Dec 18, 1996 | $0.250 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
Mar 26, 1996 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 20, 1995 | $0.910 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 22, 1995 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 21, 1994 | $0.710 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 23, 1994 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 22, 1993 | $0.760 | OrdinaryDividend |
Mar 25, 1993 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 1992 | $0.710 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 26, 1992 | $0.030 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 30, 1991 | $0.600 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 27, 1991 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 27, 1990 | $0.560 | OrdinaryDividend |
Feb 26, 1990 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
Dec 29, 1989 | $0.700 | OrdinaryDividend |
VGHCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jean Hynes
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 29, 2008
14.01
14.0%
Jean M. Hynes, CFA Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, and Portfolio Manager As the chief executive officer of Wellington Management Company LLP, Jean leads the firm in our mission to drive excellence for clients to positively impact millions of beneficiaries’ lives. In pursuit of that mission, she spends significant time meeting with clients globally as well as working to strengthen and support the firm’s people and capabilities. She also serves on a variety of internal management committees, including the executive, operating, and compensation committees. In addition, she is one o
Tenure Analysis
Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
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0.02 | 24.72 | 7.88 | 0.25 |