Albertsons Companies Inc vs ABRDN Physical Gold Shares ETF — how do they compare? Albertsons Companies Inc trades at $12.25 (market cap $5.95B), while ABRDN Physical Gold Shares ETF trades at $41.95. The key difference: Albertsons Companies Inc pays a 5.55% dividend while ABRDN Physical Gold Shares ETF pays none, and ABRDN Physical Gold Shares ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albertsons Companies Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ACI | SGOL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $5.95B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $19.74 | $51.41 |
52-Week Low | $11.03 | $31.61 |
Enterprise Value | $21.35B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.55% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Albertsons is the second-largest traditional grocer in America, operating 2,276 stores under 24 banners in 34 states (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Around 75% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 20% also sell fuel. Albertsons has a significant private-label operation, accounting for around 20% of sales (excluding fuel). While its own brand assortment is mainly manufactured by third parties, Albertsons operates 20 food production plants (as of the end of fiscal 2021). Albertsons is a top-two grocer in two thirds of its major markets (as of early 2022, according to company data), and virtually all of its sales come from the United States.
Read more on ACI →SGOL is an ETF that is designed to track the performance of the price of gold bullion. The fund is backed by physical gold held in secured vaults, which is allocated to the ETF's custodian account. By providing direct ownership of gold without the need for physical storage or insurance, SGOL offers investors a convenient and cost-effective way to gain exposure to the gold market.
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