Ecolab Inc. vs VanEck Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $286.29 (market cap $79.79B), while VanEck Semiconductor ETF trades at $581.15. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while VanEck Semiconductor ETF pays none, and VanEck Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ecolab Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | SMH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | — |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $668.91 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $286.43 |
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 →The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the target index. The index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of US exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a US exchange. The fund is non-diversified.
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