Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. trades at $308.56 (market cap $68.88B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. The key difference: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. pays a 2.34% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| APD | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $68.88B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $314.19 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $230.42 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $86.06B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.34% | — |
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Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $10.3 billion in revenue in fiscal 2021.
Read more on APD →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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