Vanguard (VHT) vs VanEck (PPH): Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy?
Broader diversification or higher yield? Explore how these two healthcare ETFs stack up for different investor goals.
Vanguard (VHT) vs VanEck (PPH): Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy?
Overview
Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSEMKT:VHT) provides broad-spectrum medical sector exposure at a low cost, while VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:PPH) offers concentrated exposure to global pharmaceutical giants with a higher yield.
Investors seeking defensive exposure often turn to the medical sector, but choosing between a broad-market basket and a specialized industry play can significantly impact portfolio performance. This comparison analyzes a diversified giant with a concentrated pharmaceutical fund to help clarify which strategy aligns with specific income and growth objectives.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
