AES Corp vs VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals trades at $77.65. The key difference: AES Corp pays a 4.79% dividend while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | REMX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $109.53 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $56.60 |
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 →REMX invests in global companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling rare earth and strategic metals. It provides targeted exposure to critical minerals used in high-tech and green energy, with top holdings like Albemarle and Pilbara Minerals.
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