Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT) is trading at $279.27, which is -6.1% below its all-time high of $297.26. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.8, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VHT has experienced 225 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -2.3%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:15 PM EDT
VHT
StockVanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares
Price
$279.27
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $297.26
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-6.1%
Days in Drawdown
103
Avg Max Drawdown
2.3%
Avg Length
33
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.8
VHT - Price & High Water Mark
VHT - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $279.27, down 6.1% from its all-time high of $297.26. This pullback has lasted 103 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares typically experiences drawdowns averaging 2.3% in depth, with an average duration of 33 days. Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares has gone through 225 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares in the last 14 years was 17.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 768 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares currently stands at 1.78. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 225 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-08 | Ongoing | 103 days | -6.1% | $297.26 | $279.27 | — |
| 2025-11-26 | 2026-01-07 | 43 days | -5.0% | $294.32 | $279.48 | $297.26 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-21 | 9 days | -1.0% | $282.85 | $280.14 | $286.11 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2025-11-12 | 436 days | -16.9% | $280.95 | $233.44 | $282.85 |
| 2024-08-28 | 2024-08-29 | 2 days | -0.0% | $278.42 | $278.33 | $279.36 |
| 2024-08-26 | 2024-08-27 | 2 days | -0.2% | $278.32 | $277.89 | $278.42 |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $276.90 | $276.55 | $278.32 |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-14 | 13 days | -3.6% | $270.33 | $260.66 | $270.53 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-08-01 | 15 days | -2.4% | $269.35 | $262.84 | $270.33 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-16 | 2 days | -0.3% | $265.37 | $264.56 | $268.89 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2024-07-11 | 106 days | -6.5% | $262.88 | $245.67 | $263.45 |
| 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-27 | 30 days | -1.9% | $261.96 | $257.10 | $262.88 |
| 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-22 | 3 days | -0.4% | $258.31 | $257.16 | $260.71 |
| 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-15 | 3 days | -1.1% | $255.98 | $253.17 | $257.66 |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-12 | 5 days | -0.0% | $255.26 | $255.20 | $255.98 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2024-02-06 | 768 days | -17.7% | $251.97 | $207.36 | $254.91 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-30 | 3 days | -0.4% | $251.19 | $250.18 | $251.97 |
| 2021-09-07 | 2021-12-23 | 108 days | -8.0% | $248.72 | $228.83 | $249.43 |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-09-01 | 15 days | -1.4% | $245.70 | $242.28 | $246.10 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-16 | 13 days | -1.9% | $243.01 | $238.35 | $243.03 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-28 | 3 days | -0.8% | $239.00 | $237.15 | $239.51 |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-21 | 9 days | -1.5% | $235.34 | $231.79 | $235.54 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-09 | 2 days | -0.3% | $234.80 | $234.15 | $234.92 |
| 2021-07-06 | 2021-07-07 | 2 days | -0.2% | $234.77 | $234.19 | $234.80 |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-01 | 3 days | -0.2% | $231.62 | $231.21 | $233.33 |
| 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-24 | 2 days | -0.4% | $229.40 | $228.49 | $229.79 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-22 | 12 days | -1.3% | $228.81 | $225.89 | $229.40 |
| 2021-04-27 | 2021-06-10 | 45 days | -3.2% | $225.93 | $218.63 | $228.81 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 | 2 days | -0.4% | $224.75 | $223.87 | $225.60 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-21 | 3 days | -0.4% | $221.84 | $221.00 | $224.75 |
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-04-15 | 58 days | -7.8% | $220.28 | $203.00 | $220.84 |
| 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-12 | 18 days | -3.8% | $219.73 | $211.44 | $220.28 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-25 | 5 days | -0.6% | $219.25 | $217.97 | $219.73 |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-01-19 | 8 days | -0.7% | $216.95 | $215.35 | $218.31 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-05 | 2 days | -0.5% | $208.13 | $207.06 | $208.34 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-31 | 11 days | -0.7% | $207.58 | $206.06 | $208.13 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-17 | 9 days | -1.1% | $205.81 | $203.45 | $207.25 |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-08 | 2 days | -0.5% | $204.86 | $203.77 | $205.81 |
| 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-04 | 2 days | -0.0% | $202.25 | $202.24 | $204.86 |
| 2020-11-16 | 2020-12-02 | 17 days | -2.8% | $202.21 | $196.55 | $202.25 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-13 | 2 days | -0.4% | $200.23 | $199.51 | $202.21 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-11-09 | 4 days | -0.3% | $198.68 | $198.04 | $199.66 |
| 2020-10-13 | 2020-11-04 | 23 days | -6.8% | $196.93 | $183.60 | $197.85 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-10-08 | 36 days | -6.6% | $193.74 | $181.01 | $193.91 |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-02 | 2 days | -0.9% | $191.63 | $189.99 | $193.74 |
| 2020-08-18 | 2020-08-28 | 11 days | -1.4% | $190.85 | $188.10 | $190.87 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-17 | 12 days | -1.7% | $189.97 | $186.75 | $190.85 |
| 2020-07-23 | 2020-08-05 | 14 days | -1.8% | $189.85 | $186.40 | $189.97 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-07-22 | 2 days | -0.2% | $188.96 | $188.52 | $189.85 |
| 2020-07-16 | 2020-07-17 | 2 days | -0.2% | $186.46 | $186.07 | $188.64 |
| 2020-07-07 | 2020-07-14 | 8 days | -1.4% | $182.31 | $179.83 | $183.47 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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VHT Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$279.27
High-water mark
$297.26
Current drawdown
-6.1%
Days in drawdown
103
This VHT page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares drawdowns.
What History Says About VHT
Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 197 days with an average max drop of -9.4%.
The current drawdown of -6.1% has lasted 103 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Feb 2024 | -17.7% | 768 days |
| Sep 2024 to Nov 2025 | -16.9% | 436 days |
| Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | -8.0% | 108 days |
| Feb 2021 to Apr 2021 | -7.8% | 58 days |
| Oct 2020 to Nov 2020 | -6.8% | 23 days |
| Sep 2020 to Oct 2020 | -6.6% | 36 days |
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