VHT
ETF Healthcare NYSEARCA

Vanguard Health Care ETF

$299.77
+6.74 (+2.30%)
Fund Overview by Vanguard

Broad healthcare exposure with 400+ holdings across all subsectors. More diversified than XLV with significant mid and small-cap representation, including smaller biotech and medical device companies.

AUM$18B
Expense Ratio0.10%
Holdings418
Dividend Yield1.2%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkMSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index
InceptionJan 2004
ExchangeNYSEARCA
Price Data
Open$294.05
Prev Close$293.03
Day Range$294.00 — $301.33
52W Range$234.11 — $298.61
52-Week Range
$234.11 $298.61
From 52W High
0.4%
From 52W Low
+28.0%
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income VHT could generate based on its current price of $299.77 and 1.2% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased33
Amount Invested$9,892.41
Annual Income$118.71
Monthly Income$9.89

Based on current dividend yield of 1.2%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Healthcare ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
 $299.77 +2.30% 0.10% $18B 418 1.2%
XLV
Health Care Select Sector SPDR
 $159.47 +2.47% 0.09% $40B 63 1.5%
IHI
iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF
 $50.89 +1.48% 0.40% $6.2B 55 0.3%
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VHT FAQ
What is VHT?
VHT is the Vanguard Health Care ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by Vanguard. It tracks the MSCI US IMI Health Care 25/50 Index and holds 418 Healthcare securities with an expense ratio of 0.10%.
What is the expense ratio of VHT?
VHT charges an annual expense ratio of 0.10%, which means you pay $10.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does VHT pay dividends?
Yes, VHT pays a 1.2% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $120.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to VHT?
Other healthcare ETFs include XLV, IHI. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET