Align Technology, Inc. vs Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $161.4. The key difference: Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Align Technology, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | VT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $161.30 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $132.19 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | — |
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Align is the leading manufacturer of clear dental aligners globally, having pioneered the technology with the introduction of its Invisalign branded aligners in 1998. Since then, Invisalign has become a household name, having treated over 10 million patients with malocclusion (misaligned teeth) through orthodontist and dentist-guided treatment plans. The company maintains dominant market share of clear aligners, despite the introduction of direct-to-consumer competitors upon the expiration of key patents that began in 2017. Align also manufactures intraoral scanners (iTero), used for orthodontic treatment and restorative dental procedures (digital models for crowns, veneers, and implants).
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