Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Northrop Grumman Corporation — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.5, while Northrop Grumman Corporation trades at $574.85 (market cap $81.78B). The key difference: Northrop Grumman Corporation pays a 1.63% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Northrop Grumman Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | NOC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Industrials |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $768.02 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $496.02 |
Market Cap | — | $81.78B |
Enterprise Value | — | $95.77B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.63% |
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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 →Northrop Grumman is a defense contractor that is diversified across short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. The firm's segments include aeronautics, mission systems, defense services, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program and produces various piloted and autonomous flight systems. Mission systems creates a variety of sensors and processors for defense hardware. The defense systems segment is a long-range missile manufacturer. Finally, the company's space systems segment produces various space structures, sensors, and satellites.
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