Becton Dickinson and Co vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $180.75 (market cap $49.41B), while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.91. The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.32% dividend while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF pays none, and Becton Dickinson and Co is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $49.41B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $138.62 | $81.77 |
Enterprise Value | $65.51B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.32% | — |
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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 →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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