{
  "id": 15968704,
  "title": "Vanguard Health Care ETF vs iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/vanguard-health-care-etf-vs-ishares-u-s-healthcare-etf",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/10/21/vanguard-health-care-etf-vs-ishares-us-healthcare-etf/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) and iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH) both invest in the U.S. healthcare sector, but VHT provides wider diversification at a lower cost. Both funds offer broad exposure to medical companies, but VHT's larger size and more affordable management style could lead to better long-term returns. Beta measures price volatility, with VHT showing less volatility than IYH. Over the past year, VHT returned 1% more than IYH. Dividend yield is another factor, with VHT's 1.4% payout slightly outpacing IYH's 1.1%. VHT invests in 411 stocks, with the largest positions in Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and AbbVie. It was launched in 2004. IYH is more concentrated, holding 100 stocks, with the biggest holdings also being Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and AbbVie. It launched in 2000. IYH's 1.1% dividend yield is lower than VHT's 1.4%. Both ETFs have their merits, but for most investors, VHT is the better choice due to its lower costs and broader exposure. IYH might suit those seeking a more concentrated portfolio of large healthcare companies and are comfortable with higher fees. While IYH's one-year return is marginally higher, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Ultimately, the decision depends on your long-term goals and risk tolerance. Consider your investment strategy carefully before choosing.",
  "summary": "VHT's 411 holdings and 0.09% expense ratio deliver identical 5-year returns to IYH's concentrated 100-stock portfolio, raising questions about whether lower costs justify broader diversification.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Vanguard Health Care ETF vs iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/vanguard-health-care-etf-vs-ishares-u-s-healthcare-etf-15969412",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:50:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}