ATLASVanguard Health Care ETF (VHT): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.10% and the yield is 1.50%. The ten largest holdings are 52% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VHT
| Last price | $340.76 (-0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $332.36 – $352.61 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 1.50% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VHT fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Healthcare |
| Assets under management | $19.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.10% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 4% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the health care sector, as classified under the GICS. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The fund is non-diversified.
VHT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company LLY | Healthcare | 13.27% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 8.33% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 6.55% |
| Merck & Company Inc MRK | Healthcare | 5.09% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH | Healthcare | 5.12% |
| Amgen Inc AMGN | Healthcare | 3.19% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc TMO | Healthcare | 3.20% |
| Abbott Laboratories ABT | Healthcare | 2.56% |
| Gilead Sciences Inc GILD | Healthcare | 2.51% |
| Pfizer Inc PFE | Healthcare | 2.27% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VHT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 100.0% |
By region: North America 99.7%, United Kingdom 0.3%.
VHT returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.57 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VHT: frequently asked questions
What does VHT invest in?
Vanguard Health Care ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Eli Lilly and Company (13.3%), Johnson & Johnson (8.3%), AbbVie Inc (6.6%), Merck & Company Inc (5.1%), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.1%).
What is the VHT expense ratio?
0.10% a year: about $10.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VHT dividend yield?
1.50%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VHT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $332.36 to $352.61 from $340.76 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VHT performed?
Year to date +12.1%, one year +20.7%, three years +12.5% a year, five years +6.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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