Becton Dickinson and Co vs iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.29 (market cap $42.39B), while iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF trades at $95.75. The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.73% dividend while iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF pays none, and iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond 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 | EMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.39B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $97.74 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $91.52 |
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 →EMB invests in U.S. dollar-denominated sovereign debt from emerging market countries. It provides exposure to government bonds from dozens of nations like Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil, offering a way to seek higher yields and geographic diversification.
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