VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
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Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to specific industry sectors. It carries an expense ratio of 0.10%. The fund offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.30%. The portfolio holds 480 securities.
Category
Sector ETFs
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Expense Ratio
0.1%
Holdings
480
Dividend History
Top Holdings
Key Features
- •Covers all healthcare sectors
- •Large-cap growth stock allocation
- •Low expense ratio
- •Automated rebalancing
Advantages
- •Benefits from aging demographics
- •Defensive characteristics
- •R&D-driven growth potential
- •Dividends and growth combined
Risks
- •Regulatory and drug pricing controls
- •Clinical trial failure risk
- •Dollar strength impact
- •Sector concentration
Rebalancing Strategy
Manage healthcare allocation within 15% and rebalance quarterly based on new drug momentum.
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VHT Investment Analysis
VHT (Vanguard Health Care ETF) is a Sector ETFs ETF comprising 480 holdings. It has an expense ratio of 0.1% and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Its very low expense ratio makes it well-suited for long-term investing.
A 1.3% dividend yield provides moderate income. It suits investors seeking a balance between growth and dividends.
VHT can play an important role in your portfolio. It holds a sufficient number of stocks for adequate diversification.
US ETF Investment Notes
A 15% withholding tax applies to US ETF dividends. If annual overseas stock capital gains exceed KRW 2.5 million, a 22% capital gains tax is imposed.
Exchange rate fluctuations affect returns. When the Korean won strengthens, dollar-denominated gains may decrease — consider whether to hedge currency risk.
Brokerage fees for overseas ETF trades vary. If you trade frequently, compare fees across brokerages before choosing one.