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.
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Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Institutional Shares
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Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Institutional Shares
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VHCIX is the ticker symbol for Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Institutional Shares, a Health mutual fund managed by Vanguard. 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.
VHCIX has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year. On a $10,000 investment, that amounts to roughly $0 annually in fund fees. This is considered a very low-cost fund.
VHCIX has posted a 1-year return of +14.39%, 3-year return of +6.09%, 5-year return of +3.98%, 10-year return of +9.21%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns are annualized for periods greater than one year.
VHCIX requires a minimum initial investment of $3,000. Some brokerages or retirement accounts may waive or reduce this minimum.
Whether VHCIX is right for you depends on your investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Key factors to evaluate include its 0.00% expense ratio, Health category exposure, historical returns, and how it fits within your broader portfolio. We recommend comparing it against similar funds in the same category and consulting a qualified financial advisor.
Important: Past performance does not guarantee future results. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Please consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.