Amgen, Inc. vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Amgen, Inc. trades at $412.77 (market cap $224.14B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $709.93. The key difference: Amgen, Inc. pays a 2.43% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AMGN | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $224.14B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $417.20 | $710.71 |
52-Week Low | $271.18 | $580.93 |
Enterprise Value | $267.45B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.43% | — |
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Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics, with historical expertise in renal disease and cancer supportive-care products. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). Amgen's biosimilar portfolio includes Mvasi (biosimilar Avastin), Kanjinti (biosimilar Herceptin), and Amgevita (biosimilar Humira).
Read more on AMGN →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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