Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares (VGHCX)
| Fund Assets | 39.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 21.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.64% |
| Dividend Growth | 46.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 169.96 |
| YTD Return | -3.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 164.66 |
| 52-Week High | 238.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 98 |
| Inception Date | May 23, 1984 |
About VGHCX
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. The adviser 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. It is non-diversified.
Performance
VGHCX had a total return of 2.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.26%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGHAX | Admiral Shares | 0.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
49.12% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 9.98% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 7.91% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 5.96% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 5.07% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 4.29% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | VRTX | 3.56% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | BSX | 3.24% |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 3.18% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 3.16% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 2.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | $3.48195 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $17.64181 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $6.15768 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $8.25288 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $6.73295 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $3.87423 | Dec 29, 2022 |