Genuine Parts Company vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Genuine Parts Company trades at $121 (market cap $16.65B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $312.61. The key difference: Genuine Parts Company pays a 3.51% 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, Genuine Parts Company nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GPC | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.65B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $149.26 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $92.47 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $22.87B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.51% | — |
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Genuine Parts sells automotive parts (about two thirds of net sales) and industrial components. The company sells vehicle parts to commercial and retail customers through roughly 9,700 stores worldwide, most of which are independently owned. Its industrial unit, primarily operating under the Motion Industries banner in the United States, supplies bearings, power transmission, industrial automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic components to maintenance, repair, and OEM clients.
Read more on GPC →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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