Albemarle Corp. vs iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) trades at $61.51. The key difference: Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albemarle Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | EWC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $61.51 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $47.00 |
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 →EWC is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Canadian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Canada, with heavy concentrations in financials and energy, including Royal Bank of Canada, Shopify, and Enbridge.
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