AngloGold Ashanti Limited vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? AngloGold Ashanti Limited trades at $100.65 (market cap $49.28B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $89. The key difference: AngloGold Ashanti Limited pays a 4.64% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, AngloGold Ashanti Limited nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AU | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.28B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $128.26 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $52.15 | $70.00 |
Enterprise Value | $48.29B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.64% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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