iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.86, while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $281.52 (market cap $78.08B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.37% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Industrials |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $241.07 |
Market Cap | — | $78.08B |
Enterprise Value | — | $86.41B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.37% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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