VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF vs Merck & Co., Inc. — how do they compare? VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF trades at $91.98, while Merck & Co., Inc. trades at $128.03 (market cap $305.29B). The key difference: Merck & Co., Inc. pays a 2.75% dividend while VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF pays none, and Merck & Co., Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ESPO | MRK | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Health |
52-Week High | $122.30 | $129.52 |
52-Week Low | $85.25 | $77.60 |
Market Cap | — | $305.29B |
Enterprise Value | — | $348.71B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.75% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
ESPO is a thematic ETF that invests in the global video gaming and eSports industry. It provides exposure to companies involved in game development, hardware, and streaming, including major firms like Tencent, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts.
Read more on ESPO →Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent hepatitis B and pediatric diseases as well as HPV and shingles. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the firm's sales are generated in the United States.
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