AngloGold Ashanti Limited vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? AngloGold Ashanti Limited trades at $100.32 (market cap $49.28B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: AngloGold Ashanti Limited and Microchip Technology Inc. are close in size by market cap, and AngloGold Ashanti Limited pays the higher dividend (4.64%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AU | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.28B | $43.99B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $128.26 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $52.15 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $48.29B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | 4.64% | 2.25% |
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Anglogold Ashanti Ltd is one of the largest gold miners. The company also produces silver and sulphuric acid as by-products. Its operating divisions are Africa, Australia, and the Americas. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from Africa which includes Ghana, Guinea, Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania.
Read more on AU →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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