Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. trades at $308.56 (market cap $68.88B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.19. The key difference: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. pays a 2.34% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| APD | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $68.88B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $314.19 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $230.42 | $9.63 |
Enterprise Value | $86.06B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.34% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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