Alcon AG vs Ishares Msci Brazil ETF — how do they compare? Alcon AG trades at $73.49 (market cap $35.29B), while Ishares Msci Brazil ETF trades at $34.09. The key difference: Alcon AG pays a 0.49% dividend while Ishares Msci Brazil ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALC | EWZ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.29B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $90.12 | $41.75 |
52-Week Low | $62.02 | $27.36 |
Enterprise Value | $39.13B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.49% | — |
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Alcon, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the global eyecare leader with a diverse portfolio in ophthalmology including contact lenses, eye drops, surgical equipment, and related surgical products. Novartis purchased Alcon from Nestle in 2010 and, following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, the company was spun off as a public company in April 2019. The company reports five distinct segments: implantables (16% of revenue), consumables (31%), equipment (9%), contact lenses (27%), and ocular health (17%). The company is geographically diversified, with only about 40% of revenue from the U.S. market, and the firm has a strong presence in the European Union and Japan.
Read more on ALC →EWZ is a country-specific ETF that tracks the Brazilian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Brazil, with a heavy focus on financials and materials, including major names like Nu Holdings, Vale, and Itaú Unibanco.
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