iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) trades at $61.51, while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.25% dividend while iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) pays none, and iShares MSCI Canada (TSX) is trading nearer its 52-week high, Microchip Technology Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWC | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Technology |
52-Week High | $61.51 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $47.00 | $49.02 |
Market Cap | — | $43.99B |
Enterprise Value | — | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.25% |
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EWC is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Canadian equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies in Canada, with heavy concentrations in financials and energy, including Royal Bank of Canada, Shopify, and Enbridge.
Read more on EWC →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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