Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Alcon AG — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.46, while Alcon AG trades at $72.48 (market cap $36.44B). The key difference: Alcon AG pays a 0.48% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Alcon AG nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | ALC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Health |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $90.12 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $62.02 |
Market Cap | — | $36.44B |
Enterprise Value | — | $40.28B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.48% |
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 →Alcon, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the global eyecare leader with a diverse portfolio in ophthalmology including contact lenses, eye drops, surgical equipment, and related surgical products. Novartis purchased Alcon from Nestle in 2010 and, following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, the company was spun off as a public company in April 2019. The company reports five distinct segments: implantables (16% of revenue), consumables (31%), equipment (9%), contact lenses (27%), and ocular health (17%). The company is geographically diversified, with only about 40% of revenue from the U.S. market, and the firm has a strong presence in the European Union and Japan.
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