HCA Health Inc vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? HCA Health Inc trades at $373.29 (market cap $82.17B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.11. The key difference: HCA Health Inc pays a 0.84% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, HCA Health Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HCA | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $82.17B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $545.13 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $334.32 | $70.00 |
Enterprise Value | $131.08B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.84% | — |
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HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the U.S. As of December 2021, the firm owned and operated 182 hospitals, 125 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across nearly 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Read more on HCA →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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