Albemarle Corp. vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $709.63. The key difference: Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Albemarle Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $710.71 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $580.93 |
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 →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
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