Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VHCIX

What does VHCIX invest in?

This economical index fund grants investors access to the American healthcare industry, including corporations involved in providing medical goods, services, cutting-edge technology, or specialized apparatus. Its principal drawback lies in its concentrated investment strategy, as it allocates capital solely to health care stocks. Therefore, significant price swings are to be expected, and it should constitute only a minor allocation within an already well-rounded investment portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of VHCIX?

Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares (VHCIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VHCIX?

Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares (VHCIX) manages $21.80B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VHCIX actively managed or an index fund?

VHCIX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VHCIX launched?

Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares (VHCIX) launched in February 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VHCIX performed?

VHCIX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.