Becton Dickinson and Co vs State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.29 (market cap $42.39B), while State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF trades at $91.52. The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.73% dividend while State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF pays none, and State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Becton Dickinson and Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | BIL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.39B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $91.77 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $91.27 |
Enterprise Value | $58.85B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.73% | — |
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Becton, Dickinson is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles, syringes, and sharps-disposal units. The company also manufactures diagnostic instruments and reagents, as well as flow cytometry and cell-imaging systems. BD Interventional (largely the former Bard business) accounts for 23% of revenue. International revenue accounts for 44% of the company's business.
Read more on BDX →BIL tracks the performance of short-term U.S. Treasury bills with maturities between 1 and 3 months. It is designed for investors seeking a highly liquid, low-risk vehicle for cash management and capital preservation.
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