Charter Communications Inc vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Charter Communications Inc trades at $127.65 (market cap $16.16B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $316.47. The key difference: First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Charter Communications Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CHTR | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.16B | — |
Sector | Media | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $398.11 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $125.54 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $112.46B | — |
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Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 54 million U.S. homes and businesses, around 40% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest U.S. cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
Read more on CHTR →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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