AES Corp vs ARK Genomic Revolution ETF — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while ARK Genomic Revolution ETF trades at $44.5. The key difference: AES Corp pays a 4.79% dividend while ARK Genomic Revolution ETF pays none, and ARK Genomic Revolution ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, AES Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | ARKG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $44.55 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $24.02 |
Enterprise Value | $40.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.79% | — |
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AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →ARKG is an actively managed ETF that invests in the genomic revolution. It focuses on companies leading in gene editing, CRISPR technology, therapeutics, and molecular diagnostics, including firms like CRISPR Therapeutics and Tempus AI.
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