American Water Works Company Inc vs iShares Gold Trust — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while iShares Gold Trust trades at $75.84. The key difference: American Water Works Company Inc pays a 2.72% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $101.57 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $61.62 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | — |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
Read more on AWK →IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
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