AFLAC Incorporated vs Wheaton Precious Metals Corp — how do they compare? AFLAC Incorporated trades at $121.06 (market cap $60.70B), while Wheaton Precious Metals Corp trades at $136.69 (market cap $60.94B). The key difference: AFLAC Incorporated and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp are close in size by market cap, and AFLAC Incorporated pays the higher dividend (2.02%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AFL | WPM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $60.70B | $60.94B |
Sector | Financials | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $129.55 | $165.72 |
52-Week Low | $103.55 | $91.02 |
Enterprise Value | $70.65B | $62.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.02% | 0.58% |
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Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accidents, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.
Read more on AFL →Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. The company has entered into over 20 long-term purchase agreements with 17 different mining companies, for the purchase of precious metals and cobalt. It has streaming agreements covering approximately 19 operating mines and 9 development stage projects. The company's projects include Vale's Salobo mine and silver streams on Glencore's Antamina mine and Goldcorp's Penasquito mine.
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