Growth of $10,000 in VHT
Vanguard Health Care Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VHT’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 10.2% would reach $69,134 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.09% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (10.0%) | At 5-year avg (5.4%) | At 10-year avg (10.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $16,112 | $13,026 | $16,215 |
| 10 years | $25,961 | $16,968 | $26,293 |
| 15 years | $41,829 | $22,104 | $42,635 |
| 20 years | $67,397 | $28,793 | $69,134 |
| 25 years | $108,594 | $37,506 | $112,102 |
| 30 years | $174,971 | $48,857 | $181,775 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VHT be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 10.2%, $10,000 in VHT would grow to about $26,293 in 10 years and $69,134 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VHT's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VHT's annualized total returns were 10.0% over 3 years, 5.4% over 5 years, 10.2% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.09% expense ratio.