Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B), while Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF trades at $49.68. The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.3% dividend while Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF pays none, and Colgate-Palmolive Company is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Sht-Term Inflation-Protected Sec Idx ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | VTIP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | — |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $50.75 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $49.39 |
Enterprise Value | $80.07B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | — |
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.
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