British American Tobacco PLC vs iShares MSCI Japan ETF — how do they compare? British American Tobacco PLC trades at $56.69 (market cap $122.36B), while iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.8. The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC pays a 5.88% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, British American Tobacco PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BTI | EWJ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $122.36B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $66.70 | $96.97 |
52-Week Low | $50.39 | $77.93 |
Enterprise Value | $166.31B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.88% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
Read more on BTI →EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan Index, providing broad exposure to over 180 large and mid-cap companies in Japan. It is the most established and liquid vehicle for accessing the Japanese equity market, featuring a diversified portfolio across industrials, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors.
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