American Electric Power Company Inc vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? American Electric Power Company Inc trades at $123.63 (market cap $67.28B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $545.3. The key difference: American Electric Power Company Inc pays a 3.07% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, American Electric Power Company Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AEP | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $67.28B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $138.69 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $106.44 | $241.68 |
Enterprise Value | $120.17B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.07% | — |
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American Electric Power is one of the largest regulated utilities in the United States, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. About 43% of AEP's of capacity is coal, with the remainder from a mix of natural gas (27%), renewable energy and hydro (19%), nuclear (7%), and demand response (4%). Vertically integrated utilities, transmission and distribution, and generation and marketing support earnings.
Read more on AEP →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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