Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.52. The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.3% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Colgate-Palmolive Company is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $78.41 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | — |
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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 →VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade debt with short maturities. It is designed to offer higher income than Treasury bills with significantly lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term bond funds.
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