Bath & Body Works Inc vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Bath & Body Works Inc trades at $19.4 (market cap $4.12B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $316.47. The key difference: Bath & Body Works Inc pays a 3.92% 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, Bath & Body Works Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BBWI | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.12B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $33.11 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $14.85 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $8.01B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.92% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with less than 5% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2021. For fiscal 2021, 72% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network (which is composed of more than 1,700 retail stores), up from 65% in 2020, as consumer shopping patterns began to return to normal. Future growth is expected from store reformatting, digital and international channels, as well as new category expansion.
Read more on BBWI →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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