Albemarle Corp. vs VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF trades at $50.93. The key difference: Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF pays none, and VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albemarle Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | FLOT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $51.09 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $50.72 |
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 →FLOT provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar-denominated floating rate notes. It tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade bonds from top Australian banks and financial institutions.
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