Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92 (market cap $73.59B), while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $87.35. The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.3% dividend while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Colgate-Palmolive Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $87.21 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $70.87 |
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 →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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