Becton Dickinson and Co vs ProShares Ultra Semiconductors — how do they compare? Becton Dickinson and Co trades at $154.29 (market cap $42.39B), while ProShares Ultra Semiconductors trades at $96.35. The key difference: Becton Dickinson and Co pays a 2.73% dividend while ProShares Ultra Semiconductors pays none, and ProShares Ultra Semiconductors is trading nearer its 52-week high, Becton Dickinson and Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BDX | USD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $42.39B | — |
Sector | Health | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $185.39 | $113.53 |
52-Week Low | $135.49 | $39.58 |
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 →USD is a leveraged ETF that seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Semiconductors™ Index. It is a tactical instrument designed for sophisticated traders looking to magnify short-term bullish views on the U.S. semiconductor industry, specifically focusing on large-cap leaders in the chip and equipment space.
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