Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Valero Energy Corporation — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.46, while Valero Energy Corporation trades at $323.07 (market cap $93.27B). The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation pays a 1.48% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Valero Energy Corporation 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 | VLO | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Energy |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $323.92 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $133.38 |
Market Cap | — | $93.27B |
Enterprise Value | — | $96.74B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.48% |
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 →Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 14 refineries with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 14 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has capacity to produce 700 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.
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