Bank of Montreal vs iShares Gold Trust — how do they compare? Bank of Montreal trades at $182.04 (market cap $126.83B), while iShares Gold Trust trades at $82.86. The key difference: Bank of Montreal pays a 2.69% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and Bank of Montreal is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BMO | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $126.83B | — |
Sector | Financials | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $183.65 | $101.57 |
52-Week Low | $112.54 | $62.49 |
Dividend Yield | 2.69% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Bank of Montreal is a diversified financial-services provider based in North America, operating four business segments: Canadian personal and commercial banking, U.S. P&C banking, wealth management, and capital markets. The bank's operations are primarily in Canada, with a material portion also in the U.S.
Read more on BMO →IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
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