Canadian National Railway Co. vs iShares MSCI South Africa ETF — how do they compare? Canadian National Railway Co. trades at $125.37 (market cap $75.85B), while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.48. The key difference: Canadian National Railway Co. pays a 2.06% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Canadian National Railway Co. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNI | EZA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $75.85B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $125.31 | $81.60 |
52-Week Low | $90.91 | $52.86 |
Enterprise Value | $91.31B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.06% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2019, CN delivered almost 6 million carloads over its 19,600 miles of track. CN generated roughly CAD 14 billion in total revenue by hauling intermodal containers (25% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (16%), forest products (12%), metals and mining (11%), automotive shipments (6%), and coal (4%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
Read more on CNI →EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
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