VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF vs Banco Santander SA — how do they compare? VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF trades at $50.97, while Banco Santander SA trades at $13.67 (market cap $195.14B). The key difference: Banco Santander SA pays a 2.01% dividend while VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF pays none, and Banco Santander SA is trading nearer its 52-week high, VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FLOT | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Financials |
52-Week High | $51.09 | $14.37 |
52-Week Low | $50.72 | $8.40 |
Market Cap | — | $195.14B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.01% |
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SAN trades at $13.67, up 0.29% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and a neutral RSI. The company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.4144, beating expectations of $0.29, and maintains a strong net income margin of 26.72%. Recent developments include the acquisition of TSB and AI-driven efficiency initiatives targeting over $1.15 billion in business value.
Outlook is positive with analyst consensus at 64% buy ratings, supported by record profitability and a dividend yield from the recent $0.15 payout. Risks include declining operating cash flow, high debt levels, and antitrust probes in Spain. The stock offers value with a P/E of 13.73 and ROE of 16.18%, but investors should monitor cash flow trends and regulatory outcomes.
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FLOT provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar-denominated floating rate notes. It tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade bonds from top Australian banks and financial institutions.
Read more on FLOT →Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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