AstraZeneca plc vs iShares MSCI China ETF — how do they compare? AstraZeneca plc trades at $158.2 (market cap $248.14B), while iShares MSCI China ETF trades at $55.4. The key difference: AstraZeneca plc pays a 2.01% dividend while iShares MSCI China ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI China ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, AstraZeneca plc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZN | MCHI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $248.14B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $209.48 | $66.99 |
52-Week Low | $147.06 | $50.48 |
Enterprise Value | $275.41B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.01% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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A merger between Astra of Sweden and Zeneca Group of the United Kingdom formed AstraZeneca in 1999. The firm sells branded drugs across several major therapeutic classes, including gastrointestinal, diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer, and immunology. The majority of sales come from international markets with the United States representing close to one third of its sales.
Read more on AZN →MCHI is an ETF that seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI China Index. It provides broad exposure to the Chinese equity market, primarily focusing on large and mid-cap companies listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai. MCHI serves as a core holding for investors looking to gain diversified exposure to the performance and growth potential of the companies within the People's Republic of China.
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