Ares Capital Corporation vs Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF — how do they compare? Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.95 (market cap $14.34B), while Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF trades at $35.72. The key difference: Ares Capital Corporation pays a 9.61% dividend while Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF pays none, and Schwab US Large Cap Growth ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ares Capital Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARCC | SCHG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.34B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $22.68 | $35.83 |
52-Week Low | $17.45 | $28.10 |
Dividend Yield | 9.61% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
Read more on ARCC →SCHG is an ETF that seeks to track the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index. The fund provides low-cost exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-capitalization U.S. companies that are classified as growth stocks based on factors such as sales, earnings, and book value growth rates. SCHG is often used by investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from market-leading companies with above-average growth potential.
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