iShares MSCI Japan ETF vs LyondellBasell Industries NV — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Japan ETF trades at $97.1, while LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.7 (market cap $20.67B). The key difference: LyondellBasell Industries NV pays a 6.44% dividend while iShares MSCI Japan ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI Japan ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, LyondellBasell Industries NV nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWJ | LYB | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $96.97 | $82.38 |
52-Week Low | $77.93 | $42.28 |
Market Cap | — | $20.67B |
Enterprise Value | — | $32.26B |
Dividend Yield | — | 6.44% |
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EWJ tracks the MSCI Japan Index, providing broad exposure to over 180 large and mid-cap companies in Japan. It is the most established and liquid vehicle for accessing the Japanese equity market, featuring a diversified portfolio across industrials, consumer discretionary, and financial sectors.
Read more on EWJ →LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
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