Colgate-Palmolive Company vs Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Colgate-Palmolive Company trades at $92.31 (market cap $73.59B), while Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $53.25. The key difference: Colgate-Palmolive Company pays a 2.3% dividend while Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Colgate-Palmolive Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CL | XLB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.59B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | — |
52-Week High | $99.14 | $53.62 |
52-Week Low | $74.98 | $42.23 |
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.
Read more on CL →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
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