Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.38% ($4.61 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 23, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 25, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $21.81B. Review VHT dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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VHT fund composition

VHT holds 411 positions, with 51.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.09%, and manages $21.80B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LLYEli Lilly & Co12.93%
JNJJohnson & Johnson8.78%
ABBVAbbVie Inc6.45%
MRKMerck & Co Inc5.01%
UNHUnitedHealth Group Inc4.65%
TMOThermo Fisher Scientific Inc3.50%
AMGNAmgen Inc3.18%
GILDGilead Sciences Inc2.58%
ABTAbbott Laboratories2.40%
PFEPfizer Inc2.27%

Sector allocation

Healthcare100.0%Cash & Others0.2%Financial Services0.0%Industrials0.0%Technology0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)

What is Vanguard Health Care ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.38%, which works out to $4.61 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Health Care ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 23, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 25, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Health Care ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
Is Vanguard Health Care ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) currently has 5 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Vanguard Health Care ETF in?
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.