Atmos Energy Corporation vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Atmos Energy Corporation trades at $169.2 (market cap $28.59B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. The key difference: Atmos Energy Corporation pays a 2.36% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund pays none, and First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Atmos Energy Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ATO | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $28.59B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $192.25 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $162.44 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $38.40B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.36% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Atmos Energy is the largest publicly traded, fully regulated, pure-play natural gas utility in the United States, serving more than 3 million customers in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. About two thirds of its earnings come from Texas, where it distributes natural gas in northern Texas and owns an intrastate gas pipeline spanning several key shale gas formations and interconnected with five storage facilities.
Read more on ATO →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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