Ecolab Inc. vs iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF trades at $22.52. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF pays none, and Ecolab Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | EWH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $24.55 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $20.66 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | — |
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Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
Read more on ECL →EWH tracks the MSCI Hong Kong 25/50 Index, providing broad exposure to large and mid-cap companies listed in Hong Kong. It focuses on the established pillars of the local economy, with heavy weightings in financials, real estate, and utilities, serving as a single-country diversification tool.
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