Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B), while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $43.65. The key difference: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co pays a 2.59% dividend while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is trading nearer its 52-week high, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | — |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $41.31 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Read more on ADM →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
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