Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs Ecolab Inc. — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.43, while Ecolab Inc. trades at $269.19 (market cap $76.51B). The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.07% dividend while Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF pays none, and Ecolab Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | ECL | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $308.35 |
52-Week Low | $72.45 | $245.73 |
Market Cap | — | $76.51B |
Sector | — | Consumer Cyclical |
Enterprise Value | — | $85.26B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.07% |
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This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
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