Colgate-Palmolive Company vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $90.95 (market cap $74.59B), while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF trades at $79.94. The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.27% dividend while iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF pays none, and iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Colgate-Palmolive Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | IEMG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $74.59B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $86.00 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $59.90 |
Enterprise Value | $81.22B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.27% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Since its founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has grown to become a leading global consumer product company. In addition to its namesake oral care line, the firm manufactures shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, and home care products that are sold in over 200 countries (international sales account for about 70% of its consolidated total, including approximately 45% from emerging regions). It also owns specialty pet food maker Hill's, which sells its products through veterinarians and specialty pet retailers.
Read more on CL →IEMG tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index, providing broad exposure to large, mid, and small-cap stocks across over 20 emerging market countries. It is designed as a low-cost core holding for investors seeking diversified growth from economies outside of developed markets.
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