Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs British American Tobacco PLC — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.5, while British American Tobacco PLC trades at $57 (market cap $122.36B). The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC pays a 5.88% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, British American Tobacco PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | BTI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $66.70 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $50.39 |
Market Cap | — | $122.36B |
Enterprise Value | — | $166.31B |
Dividend Yield | — | 5.88% |
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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 →Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
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