VHCIX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Health Care Index Admiral (VHCIX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VHCIX's current 1.41% yield and 8.8% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.41%
Annual Dividend: $2.85 per share
Share Price: $163.59
VHCIX DRIP Calculator
Model VHCIX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.8% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VHCIX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VHCIX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,779.04 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 177.9%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,636.92 (163.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $142.12 in extra value.
Starting share price: $66.47 — Current share price: $155.96
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VHCIX's current dividend yield?
- VHCIX (Vanguard Health Care Index Admiral) currently has a dividend yield of 1.41%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $141 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VHCIX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VHCIX at its current yield of 1.41%, you would need approximately $851,064 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VHCIX pay monthly dividends?
- No, VHCIX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VHCIX's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VHCIX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VHCIX's dividend growth rate?
- VHCIX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 8.8% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VHCIX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VHCIX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,779.04 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 177.9% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,636.92 — meaning DRIP added $142.12 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VHCIX dividend page.