Vanguard Health Care Fund (VGHAX)
| Fund Assets | 36.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
| Dividend Growth | -38.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 88.20 |
| YTD Return | 8.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 70.42 |
| 52-Week High | 89.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 103 |
| Inception Date | Nov 12, 2001 |
About VGHAX
For over a quarter-century, this actively managed portfolio has offered investors an economical gateway to companies worldwide operating within the healthcare sector. Its holdings encompass pharmaceutical giants, medical equipment manufacturers, and cutting-edge research organizations. Compared to its peers in the healthcare space, this fund typically exhibits broader international exposure and a lower portfolio turnover rate. Nevertheless, investors should acknowledge the inherent concentration risk, as it exclusively targets the health care industry. Given that annual returns can fluctuate significantly, this fund is best suited as a supplementary component within a well-diversified investment strategy, particularly for those with a lengthy time horizon.
Performance
VGHAX had a total return of 31.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.10%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGHCX | Investor Shares | 0.33% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 9.08% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 5.41% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 5.09% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 3.92% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.45% |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 3.21% |
| GSK plc | GSK | 3.13% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 2.71% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | BSX | 2.36% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 2.35% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $3.24337 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.27881 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $1.48041 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $7.47635 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $2.6083 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $3.51372 | Dec 28, 2023 |