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Vanguard Health Care Fund | VGHCXMutual Fund | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund | |
| Last update 2025-06-16 | 85 Stocks (2 new) |
| Value $38.20 Bil | Turnover 4 % |
Vanguard Health Care Fund Profile
Founded in 1928, Wellington Management Company LLP is among the nation’s oldest and most respected institutional investment managers. The firm has advised Vanguard Health Care Fund since 1984. Fund Manager: Jean M. Hynes, CFA, CEO of Wellington Management Company, Managing Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager.
Vanguard Health Care Fund Investing Philosophy
The Vanguard Health Care Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks broadly representing the health care industry. The advisor seeks to maintain exposure across five primary subsectors: health services, medical products, specialty pharmaceuticals, major pharmaceuticals and international markets.
Fundamental research focuses on companies with high-quality balance sheets, strong management and the potential for new products that will lead to above-average growth in revenue and earnings. Reflecting the advisor’s contrarian style, stocks may be purchased after negative events have caused a decline in share price.
Fundamental research focuses on companies with high-quality balance sheets, strong management and the potential for new products that will lead to above-average growth in revenue and earnings. Reflecting the advisor’s contrarian style, stocks may be purchased after negative events have caused a decline in share price.
Vanguard Health Care Fund Top Holdings of 2025-03-31
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| Ticker | | Company | Shares | Value ($1000) | Shares Change % | Weighting % | Trade Impact % | % of Shares outstanding | 3M Change % | YTD Change % | Market Cap $Mil | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LLY | Eli Lilly and Co | 5,026,721 | 4,151,619.1 | -1.09% | 10.870 | -0.11% | 0.560 | -3.44% | +0.88% | 696,553.1 | Drug Manufacturers | |
UNH | UnitedHealth Group Inc | 6,129,751 | 3,210,457.1 | -2.25% | 8.400 | -0.18% | 0.680 | -37.21% | -34.79% | 295,854.8 | Healthcare Plans | |
LSE:AZN | AstraZeneca PLC | 16,923,322 | 2,485,099.3 | -4.98% | 6.500 | -0.29% | 1.090 | -10.08% | -1.92% | 156,881.8 | Drug Manufacturers | |
MRK | Merck & Co Inc | 21,141,145 | 1,897,629.2 | -1.70% | 4.970 | -0.09% | 0.840 | -5.15% | -16.22% | 205,427.5 | Drug Manufacturers | |
VRTX | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2,910,471 | 1,411,054.6 | -8.53% | 3.690 | -0.27% | 1.130 | -6.72% | +12.28% | 116,113.4 | Biotechnology | |
NVO | Novo Nordisk AS | 20,262,435 | 1,385,510.8 | -3.84% | 3.630 | -0.18% | 0.460 | +2.63% | -17.52% | 310,236.8 | Drug Manufacturers | |
BSX | Boston Scientific Corp | 13,471,410 | 1,358,995.8 | -0.05% | 3.560 | 0% | 0.910 | +3.50% | +17.31% | 155,016.4 | Medical Devices & Instruments | |
EW | Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 17,855,917 | 1,294,196.9 | +5.32% | 3.390 | +0.17% | 3.040 | +7.39% | +4.26% | 45,273.8 | Medical Devices & Instruments | |
XSWX:NOVN | Novartis AG | 11,510,898 | 1,278,513.1 | -9.19% | 3.350 | -0.28% | 0.580 | -1.71% | +12.30% | 193,361.2 | Drug Manufacturers | |
DHR | Danaher Corp | 5,197,960 | 1,065,581.8 | +3.56% | 2.790 | +0.10% | 0.730 | +0.51% | -12.12% | 143,921.2 | Medical Diagnostics & Research |
Vanguard Health Care Fund's Historical Top Holdings Breakdowns
Vanguard Health Care Fund's Top Stock Picks
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| Ticker | | Company | Date | Action | Impact % | Price Range | Price | Price Change from Avrg% | Comment | Current Shares | Share Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 2025-03-31 | Add Add | +2.29% | 53.9 ($58.29) 63.11 | $47.51 | -18.49% | Add 3432.92% | 14,760,649 | 14,342,846 | |
PFE | Pfizer Inc | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -1.22% | 25.01 ($26.17) 27.13 | $25.04 | -4.32% | Reduce -60.27% | 12,122,199 | -18,389,161 | |
ELV | Elevance Health Inc | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.88% | 365.83 ($401.43) 436.25 | $395.76 | -1.41% | Reduce -44.33% | 1,193,281 | -950,070 | |
ALNY | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.84% | 233.07 ($257) 290.7 | $322.06 | 25.32% | Reduce -40.16% | 2,106,868 | -1,413,917 | |
TSE:4519 | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.39% | 6366 (円6966.64) 7898 | 円7,237.00 | 3.88% | Reduce -30.95% | 7,886,142 | -3,534,205 | |
CNC | Centene Corp | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.30% | 55.93 ($60.43) 65.89 | $56.65 | -6.26% | Reduce -30.08% | 4,560,551 | -1,962,405 | |
LSE:AZN | AstraZeneca PLC | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.29% | 104.68 (£114.13) 120.72 | £104.02 | -8.86% | Reduce -4.98% | 16,923,322 | -887,161 | |
XSWX:NOVN | Novartis AG | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.28% | 88.7 (CHF95.32) 101.38 | CHF97.90 | 2.71% | Reduce -9.19% | 11,510,898 | -1,165,362 | |
VRTX | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.27% | 402.49 ($466) 513.76 | $452.16 | -2.97% | Reduce -8.53% | 2,910,471 | -271,326 | |
HCA | HCA Healthcare Inc | 2025-03-31 | Reduce Reduce | -0.23% | 296.7 ($321.62) 345.55 | $389.53 | 21.11% | Reduce -15.64% | 1,637,137 | -303,428 |
Vanguard Health Care Fund Total Holding History ($B)
Vanguard Health Care Fund's Asset Allocation
Vanguard Health Care Fund Past Portfolios
| Portfolio Date | Number of Stocks | New Stocks | Total Value ($Mil) | Q/Q Turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vanguard Health Care Fund's Hypothetical Growth since 2025-03-31
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