Vanguard Health Care Index Admiral
Fund
VHCIX
Price as of:
$123.82
+ $1.78
+ 1.46%
Primary Theme
fund company
share class
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
10.6%
1 yr return
22.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
12.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
14.9%
Net Assets
$18.8 B
Holdings in Top 10
41.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$122.0
$99.15
$132.95
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 7.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$100,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Health
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
VHCIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 14.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.45%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- 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 | 10.6% | -80.8% | 25.3% | 32.24% |
| 1 Yr | 22.9% | -28.4% | 77.3% | 26.63% |
| 3 Yr | 12.9%* | -0.1% | 33.4% | 33.78% |
| 5 Yr | 14.9%* | 2.1% | 32.2% | 22.38% |
| 10 Yr | 17.6%* | 9.8% | 21.9% | 42.74% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16.6% | -13.6% | 178.2% | 37.57% |
| 2019 | 19.5% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 61.38% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -49.7% | 21.5% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -59.8% | 54.4% | 33.33% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 12.50% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.6% | -81.1% | 25.3% | 31.31% |
| 1 Yr | 22.9% | -30.4% | 77.3% | 23.87% |
| 3 Yr | 12.9%* | -15.9% | 33.4% | 33.52% |
| 5 Yr | 14.9%* | -7.4% | 32.2% | 19.54% |
| 10 Yr | 17.6%* | 9.8% | 21.9% | 37.31% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VHCIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16.6% | -13.6% | 178.2% | 37.57% |
| 2019 | 19.5% | 3.8% | 63.8% | 61.38% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -25.3% | 22.2% | 8.76% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -10.8% | 54.4% | 44.44% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -36.6% | 11.6% | 15.63% |
NAV & Total Return History
VHCIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 18.8 B | 238 K | 50.5 B | 3.39% |
| Number of Holdings | 457 | 11 | 477 | 0.84% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 8.15 B | 2.18 K | 21.1 B | 1.69% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.05% | 8.6% | 94.7% | 46.84% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Johnson & Johnson 7.33%
- UnitedHealth Group Inc 6.31%
- Pfizer Inc 4.14%
- Abbott Laboratories 3.61%
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 3.51%
- AbbVie Inc 3.43%
- Eli Lilly and Co 3.38%
- Danaher Corp 3.34%
- Merck & Co Inc 3.10%
- Medtronic PLC 2.89%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.02% | 83.68% | 101.79% | 3.80% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.25% | 29.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -24.25% | 9.11% | 38.82% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 21.94% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.36% | 25.74% |
| Cash | -0.02% | -0.82% | 10.99% | 94.94% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 99.54% | 63.33% | 100.00% | 52.74% |
| Basic Materials | 0.33% | 0.00% | 8.13% | 22.36% |
| Technology | 0.05% | 0.00% | 19.13% | 6.75% |
| Industrials | 0.05% | 0.00% | 7.02% | 5.49% |
| Financial Services | 0.03% | 0.00% | 1.92% | 24.47% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.14% | 21.94% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.13% | 25.74% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.80% | 21.94% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.81% | 24.47% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.21% | 28.27% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.95% | 29.54% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.75% | 57.23% | 100.70% | 6.75% |
| Non US | 0.27% | 0.00% | 42.77% | 92.41% |
VHCIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VHCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.08% | 2.91% | 99.15% |
| Management Fee | 0.09% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 2.23% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VHCIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 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% | 0.00% | 256.00% | 4.85% |
VHCIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% | 0.00% | 2.44% | 25.21% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | VHCIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.45% | -2.54% | 1.92% | 2.87% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VHCIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | 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
5.78
5.8%
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
3.84
3.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 24.06 | 6.71 | 1.46 |