Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Albemarle Corp. — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.7, while Albemarle Corp. trades at $132 (market cap $15.27B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albemarle Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | ALB | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $215.62 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $72.58 |
Market Cap | — | $15.27B |
Enterprise Value | — | $17.75B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.27% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
AAAU tracks the price of gold bullion by holding physical gold bars in secure vaults. Managed by Goldman Sachs, this ETF offers a cost-effective way to gain direct exposure to gold without the logistical challenges of storage or insurance.
Read more on AAAU →Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
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