Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.47, while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.28 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Industrials |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $241.07 |
Market Cap | — | $83.49B |
Enterprise Value | — | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.35% |
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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 →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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