Ecolab Inc. vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.91. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF pays none, and Ecolab Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $81.77 |
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 →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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