Gilead Sciences, Inc. vs Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF — how do they compare? Gilead Sciences, Inc. trades at $135.34 (market cap $168.35B), while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF trades at $91.07. The key difference: Gilead Sciences, Inc. pays a 2.42% dividend while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF pays none, and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Gilead Sciences, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GILD | MGK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $168.35B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $155.80 | $92.06 |
52-Week Low | $110.56 | $70.70 |
Enterprise Value | $191.42B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.42% | — |
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Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. The acquisitions of Corus Pharma, Myogen, CV Therapeutics, Arresto Biosciences, and Calistoga have broadened this focus to include pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of combination drug Harvoni, and the Kite, Forty Seven, and Immunomedics acquisitions boost Gilead's exposure to cell therapy and noncell therapy in oncology.
Read more on GILD →MGK is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mega Cap Growth Index. It provides a low-cost, diversified exposure to the largest growth companies in the U.S. stock market. The fund is composed of mega-cap stocks that exhibit key growth factors, including high expected long-term earnings growth, high historical sales and earnings growth, and high return on assets. MGK is typically used by investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from market-leading firms.
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