Ares Capital Corporation vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.97 (market cap $14.34B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $550.5. The key difference: Ares Capital Corporation pays a 9.61% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ares Capital Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARCC | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $14.34B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $22.68 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $17.45 | $241.68 |
Dividend Yield | 9.61% | — |
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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 →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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