FirstEnergy Corp. vs iShares Gold Trust — how do they compare? FirstEnergy Corp. trades at $46.86 (market cap $27.10B), while iShares Gold Trust trades at $83.03. The key difference: FirstEnergy Corp. pays a 3.97% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FE | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.10B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $51.91 | $101.57 |
52-Week Low | $42.83 | $62.49 |
Enterprise Value | $56.02B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.97% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
FirstEnergy is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the United States with 10 regulated distribution companies across six mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems with 24,000 miles of lines.
Read more on FE →IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
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