FirstEnergy Corp. vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? FirstEnergy Corp. trades at $46.86 (market cap $27.10B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $315.63. The key difference: FirstEnergy Corp. pays a 3.97% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund pays none, and First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, FirstEnergy Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FE | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.10B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $51.91 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $42.83 | $207.03 |
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 →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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