Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) offers exposure to the U.S. healthcare sector, providing investors with a diversified portfolio of companies involved in healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

Will the VHT ETF go up?

According to Danelfin AI, the VHT ETF has today an AI Score of 5/10 (Hold rating), because its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (61.95%) is -0.63% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs.

Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the VHT ETF right now?

The VHT ETF has today a Hold rating (AI Score 5/10), according to Danelfin AI. Its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (61.95%) is -0.63% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs, based on our AI-powered analysis.

Is the VHT ETF overbought?

The Danelfin AI Technical Score for VHT ETF is 9/10, which is a Buy based solely on technical indicators.

What was the price range of the VHT ETF over the past 12 months?

The VHT ETF price range over the past 12 months has been $239.12 - $308.45.

What is going on with the VHT ETF in the last 3 months?

The VHT ETF performance in the last quarter has been +12.36%.

Does the VHT ETF offer dividend payments?

Yes, the VHT ETF dividend yield is 1.53%.

What is the AUM of the VHT ETF?

The VHT ETF has 18B in total assets under management (AUM).

How much does it cost to invest in the VHT ETF?

The VHT ETF total expense ratio is 0.09%.

Vanguard Health Care ETF VHT ETF AI-powered analysis

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AI Score Explanation

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According to Danelfin’s proprietary AI model, Vanguard Health Care ETF today receives an AI Score of 5/10, which translates to a Hold rating. The ETF has a 62% probability of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, which is 9% higher than the average probability of any US-listed ETF (53%). Key positive contributors include the Chart Pattern (60d) (impact +1.97%), Flows to AUM YTD (impact +1.05%, though in the bottom 30%), and Chart Pattern (90d) (impact +0.96%). On the negative side, the ETF Investment Segment (Health Care) detracts with -2.47%, the ETF Focus (Health Care) detracts with -1.05%, and the Rate of Change Ratio (180d) (in the top 20%) detracts with -0.67%. Notable data points include the Distance from Lowest Price (9d) in the top 10% (impact +0.42%), indicating strong short-term momentum, while the RSI 50 in the top 10% (impact -0.32%) suggests the ETF may be overbought. The Minus Directional Indicator (90d) in the bottom 20% (impact -0.32%) shows weak downward pressure. Overall, the ETF's probability is boosted by technical patterns and flows but weighed down by its Health Care focus and elevated valuation metrics, resulting in a balanced HOLD rating.

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Fundamental

Vanguard Health Care (VHT) has a Fundamental Score of 9/10 because, according to only fundamental analysis, it has a probability advantage of +2.50% of beating the ETF universe (an equal-weight index of all US-listed ETFs) in the next 3 months. This advantage is calculated as the difference between the average probability of any US-listed ETF (62.77%) and the probability of VHT (65.27%) of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, as determined by Danelfin AI's fundamental analysis.

Average probability of any US-listed ETF of beating the ETF universe (3M)62.77%
VHT probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (only fundamental, 3M)+2.50%
VHT probability of beating the ETF universe (3M)65.27%

VHT probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (only fundamental, 3M): +2.50%

The AI-powered fundamental analysis of Vanguard Health Care (VHT) is only based on the 10 fundamental features that had the greatest impact on ETF performance during the last 12 months (alpha signals). These alpha signals explain the probability advantage of VHT:

Type	Alpha Signal	Probability Advantage Impact (3M)
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+1.23%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	-1.09%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+0.93%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+0.76%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+0.41%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+0.33%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	-0.25%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	+0.19%
Fundamental	Upgrade to Pro to unlock	-0.05%
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VHT probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (only fundamental, 3M)Total:+2.50%
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VHT Trading Parameters

These suggested trading parameters for a 3-month horizon help improve risk management and decision-making.

Entry:$308.45
Horizon: 3 months
Stop Loss:$XXXXXPro (XXXXXPro) or AI Score < 4/10
Take Profit:$XXXXXPro (XXXXX
Pro
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VHT Proven Hold Signal & Price Forecast

This is the price chart for VHT from January 2, 2026 until today. The chart indicates, in yellow, the 74 days when the stock received a Hold rating (hold signals, AI Score 4 to 6).

Forecast: In the section below, the central dotted line represents the most expected path, while the shaded area indicates the anticipated price range. This is based on previous Hold signals with a 90% confidence level.

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VHT Average Past Performance & Win Rate

Three months after its 937 Hold signals since July 2026, VHT had an average performance of xxxxxx and a xxxxxx Win rate (positive performance).

937 Past VHT Hold Signals	1 Month Later	3 Months Later	6 Months Later	1 Year Later
Average Performance				+7.74%
Average Alpha				-3.22%
Win Rate (% Positive Perf.)				68.09%
% Positive Alpha				51.67%

VHT Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VHT ETF?
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) offers exposure to the U.S. healthcare sector, providing investors with a diversified portfolio of companies involved in healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
Will the VHT ETF go up?
Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the VHT ETF right now?
Is the VHT ETF overbought?
What was the price range of the VHT ETF over the past 12 months?
What is going on with the VHT ETF in the last 3 months?
Does the VHT ETF offer dividend payments?
What is the AUM of the VHT ETF?
How much does it cost to invest in the VHT ETF?

VHT ETF Profile

VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Health Care 21/50s Index, which comprises stocks of U.S. companies operating in the healthcare sector. This ETF offers investors diversified exposure to a broad range of healthcare companies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health maintenance organizations, and medical equipment manufacturers. By investing in VHT, individuals can gain access to a significant portion of the U.S. healthcare market through a single, low-cost investment vehicle. The fund's investment strategy focuses on replicating the performance and characteristics of its benchmark index. This means VHT holds a portfolio of stocks that closely mirrors the composition of the MSCI US Investable Market Health Care 21/50s Index. The index itself is designed to capture approximately 97% of the U.S. equity universe within the healthcare sector, providing comprehensive coverage of large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks. This broad diversification helps to mitigate idiosyncratic risk associated with individual company performance. VHT is particularly attractive to investors looking for long-term growth potential within the healthcare industry, a sector often considered defensive and less susceptible to economic downturns due to the consistent demand for healthcare services and products. The ETF's low expense ratio, a hallmark of Vanguard's investment philosophy, further enhances its appeal by maximizing the returns that accrue to investors. It serves as an efficient and cost-effective way to gain exposure to the dynamic and evolving U.S. healthcare landscape.

Asset ClassEquity
Asset Class StyleGrowth
FocusHealth Care
General RegionNorth America
Specific RegionUnited States

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VHT Top 10 Focus ETFs

Health Care

	ETF	AI Score
1	IHIiShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF
2	NVOXDefiance Daily Target 2X Long NVO ETF
3	HTECROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF
4	KUREKraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF
5	XBIState Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
6	IYHiShares U.S. Healthcare ETF
7	VHTVanguard Health Care ETF
8	IHFiShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF
9	IXJiShares Global Healthcare ETF
10	XLVState Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF

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