Vanguard Health Care Index Admiral
- VHCIX
- Price as of: Nov 24, 2020
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$106.28
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- Health Care Sector Equity
- Fund Company
- Vanguard
- Share Class
VHCIX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 10.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 11.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 10.3%
- Net Assets $12.7 B
- Holdings in Top 10 42.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$106.28
$70.27
$109.12
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 7.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $100,000
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
Health Care Sector Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Health
VHCIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.45%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Health Care Index Fund
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Fund Family NameVanguard
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Inception DateFeb 05, 2004
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerWalter Nejman
VHCIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.9% | -6.0% | 122.9% | 64.60% |
| 1 Yr | 14.4% | -1.4% | 132.6% | 66.88% |
| 3 Yr | 11.2%* | 0.8% | 40.7% | 48.25% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -0.7% | 29.6% | 31.43% |
| 10 Yr | 15.4%* | 8.1% | 19.7% | 52.85% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.5% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 60.69% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -49.7% | 21.5% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -59.8% | 54.4% | 32.59% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -62.4% | 27.9% | 15.57% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.9% | -6.0% | 129.9% | 64.60% |
| 1 Yr | 14.4% | -6.5% | 132.6% | 63.13% |
| 3 Yr | 11.2%* | -0.3% | 40.7% | 44.76% |
| 5 Yr | 10.3%* | -0.7% | 29.6% | 30.00% |
| 10 Yr | 15.4%* | 8.1% | 19.7% | 50.41% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.5% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 60.69% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -25.3% | 22.2% | 8.76% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -10.8% | 54.4% | 43.70% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 15.50% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -16.6% | 27.9% | 50.00% |
NAV & Total Return History
VHCIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 12.7 B | 3.74 M | 46 B | 3.49% |
| Number of Holdings | 426 | 24 | 426 | 0.58% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.41 B | 952 K | 19.6 B | 2.91% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 42.55% | 14.0% | 75.7% | 39.53% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Johnson & Johnson 7.81%
- UnitedHealth Group Inc 6.26%
- Pfizer Inc 4.26%
- Merck & Co Inc 4.10%
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 4.04%
- Abbott Laboratories 4.02%
- Danaher Corp 3.16%
- AbbVie Inc 3.13%
- Amgen Inc 3.13%
- Medtronic PLC 2.92%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.00% | 61.47% | 102.50% | 4.07% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.63% | 33.72% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.50% | 6.07% | 41.86% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 22.67% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -0.01% | 32.46% | 88.37% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.11% | 25.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 99.66% | 61.81% | 100.00% | 49.42% |
| Basic Materials | 0.23% | 0.00% | 2.60% | 23.84% |
| Technology | 0.05% | 0.00% | 15.86% | 12.79% |
| Industrials | 0.04% | 0.00% | 5.94% | 8.14% |
| Financial Services | 0.02% | 0.00% | 3.31% | 35.47% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.51% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.03% | 27.33% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.51% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.69% | 25.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 34.31% | 27.33% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.09% | 28.49% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.61% | 47.91% | 99.98% | 5.23% |
| Non US | 0.39% | 0.00% | 43.79% | 90.12% |
VHCIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VHCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.08% | 25.14% | 98.80% |
| Management Fee | 0.09% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 2.33% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VHCIX 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 |
Trading Fees
| VHCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 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.
| VHCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 7.00% | 0.70% | 252.00% | 5.52% |
VHCIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.15% | 36.63% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.45% | -2.53% | 2.53% | 3.59% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Semi-Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.313 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.289 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.316 |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.195 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.284 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.257 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.250 |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.221 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.260 |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.249 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.214 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.198 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.238 |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $0.572 |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $0.643 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.569 |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.601 |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.527 |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $0.481 |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.737 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $0.364 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.395 |
| Dec 18, 2006 | $0.298 |
| Dec 22, 2005 | $0.185 |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.086 |
VHCIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Walter Nejman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 22, 2015
4.86
4.9%
Walter Nejman, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has been with Vanguard since 2005; has worked in investment management since 2008; and has co-managed the Communication Services Index, Health Care Index, Industrials Index, and Information Technology Index Funds since 2015. Education: B.A., Arcadia University; M.B.A., Villanova University.
Michelle Louie
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
2.92
2.9%
Michelle Louie, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. She has been with Vanguard since 2010, has worked in investment management since 2011. Education: B.S., The American University; M.B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 23.14 | 7.28 | 20.52 |