AES Corp vs ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF trades at $128.49. The key difference: AES Corp pays a 4.79% dividend while ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF pays none, and ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, AES Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | ARKQ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $143.82 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $95.28 |
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 →ARKQ is an actively managed ETF that invests in autonomous technology and robotics. It focuses on disruptive innovations like autonomous mobility, electric vehicles, 3D printing, and energy storage, with holdings such as Tesla and Teradyne.
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