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Vanguard Health Care ETF

253.89 USD
+3.08
1.23%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
1.23%
5 days
-2.49%
1 month
-3.47%
3 months
-10.94%
6 months
-4.77%
Year to date
-0.27%
1 year
4.34%
5 years
32.25%
10 years
98.51%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

333% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.12M | Put options by funds: $2.11M

65% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 86 | Existing positions closed: 52

6% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 34 [Q2] → 36 (+2) [Q3]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 974 [Q2] → 1,008 (+34) [Q3]

1% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.49B [Q2] → $6.45B (-$37.9M) [Q3]

2.03% less ownership

Funds ownership: 36.8% [Q2] → 34.76% (-2.03%) [Q3]

14% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 306 | Existing positions reduced: 354

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VHT.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about VHT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
VHT: Valuation Is An Issue
VHT offers exposure to 400 healthcare companies and its biggest sector allocations are in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare equipment. It has outperformed the market in the past, showing resilience during volatile periods and reflecting the sector's steady demand. However, its high valuation and concentration risks make the risk/reward profile unattractive right now.
VHT: Valuation Is An Issue
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Are These 3 Vanguard ETFs Underperforming the S&P 500 Since Election Day?
Stocks in these "safe" sectors are selling off as investors gravitate toward growth.
Why Are These 3 Vanguard ETFs Underperforming the S&P 500 Since Election Day?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
What Lies in Store for Healthcare ETFs in Q3 Earnings?
Big stocks are likely to dominate the returns of the healthcare ETF going into Q3 earnings announcements.
What Lies in Store for Healthcare ETFs in Q3 Earnings?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Healthcare - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Can You Lose Money Investing in ETFs? 3 Things to Know.
An ETF is a basket of securities bundled together into a single investment. ETFs can be a safer and less research-intensive way to invest in the stock market.
Can You Lose Money Investing in ETFs? 3 Things to Know.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities
The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.
ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
VHT Is Breaking Out On Healthcare Strength (Technical Analysis)
The healthcare industry shows consistent growth and resilience, driven by medical advancements and aging demographics, making long-term investing in healthcare sensible. VHT offers diversified exposure to healthcare sectors with a low expense ratio, although it is top-heavy with significant holdings in a few large-cap stocks. VHT's recent breakout from a long-term trading range suggests potential for continued appreciation, supported by favorable market conditions and potential rate cuts.
VHT Is Breaking Out On Healthcare Strength (Technical Analysis)
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
More Volatility Ahead? ETF Strategies to Play
August has been a turbulent month for financial markets. Some strategists believe that volatility may continue in the coming days if the U.S. economic data points come in at unstable.
More Volatility Ahead? ETF Strategies to Play
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