Advance Auto Parts, Inc. vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Advance Auto Parts, Inc. trades at $52.95 (market cap $3.19B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $711.34. The key difference: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. pays a 1.89% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAP | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.19B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $64.17 | $710.71 |
52-Week Low | $38.75 | $580.93 |
Enterprise Value | $5.47B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.89% | — |
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Advance Auto Parts is one of the industry's largest retailers of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories to do-it-yourself customers in North America. Advance operated 4,972 stores as of the end of 2021, in addition to servicing 1,317 independently owned Carquest stores. The company's Worldpac unit is a premier distributor of imported original-equipment parts. Advance derived 58% of its 2021 sales from commercial clients, up from 30%-40% before the General Parts deal.
Read more on AAP →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
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