Becton Dickinson and Co vs Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.29 (market cap $42.39B), while Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund trades at $28.98. The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.73% dividend while Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund pays none, and Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Becton Dickinson and Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | DBC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.39B | — |
Sector | Health | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $31.69 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $21.62 |
Enterprise Value | $58.85B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.73% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →DBC is a diversified commodity ETF that tracks the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index. It invests in futures contracts for 14 heavily traded commodities, including crude oil, gold, and corn, while optimizing for yield and roll costs.
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