VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETFETF · Sectors$309.02+$0.48 (+0.16%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VHT monthly returns
Vanguard Health Care ETF has averaged 0.90% per month, positive in 63% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.9%
260 months
Best month
+13.4%
Apr 2020
Worst month
-13.1%
Oct 2008
Positive months
63%
of all months
Vanguard Health Care ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +1.4% | |
| Jul 2026 | +1.9% | |
| Jun 2026 | +7.3% | |
| May 2026 | +2.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | +0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | -7.5% | |
| Feb 2026 | +2.9% | |
| Jan 2026 | -0.2% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.7% | |
| Nov 2025 | +8.9% | |
| Oct 2025 | +4.2% | |
| Sep 2025 | +2.2% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-5%+0%+5%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VHT's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Health Care ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) has averaged about 0.90% per month, positive in roughly 63% of months. The best month was Apr 2020 (+13.4%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-13.1%).