Albemarle Corp. vs Invesco DB Oil Fund — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $132 (market cap $15.27B), while Invesco DB Oil Fund trades at $21.06. The key difference: Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Invesco DB Oil Fund pays none, and Invesco DB Oil Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albemarle Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | DBO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $23.80 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $11.98 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | — |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →DBO provides exposure to WTI crude oil prices through futures contracts. It is designed for investors seeking a way to invest in the performance of the fossil fuel market without purchasing physical oil barrels.
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