HCA Health Inc vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? HCA Health Inc trades at $411 (market cap $89.08B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.52. The key difference: HCA Health Inc pays a 0.76% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and HCA Health Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HCA | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $89.08B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $545.13 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $361.32 | $78.41 |
Enterprise Value | $139.62B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.76% | — |
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HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the U.S. As of December 2021, the firm owned and operated 182 hospitals, 125 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across nearly 20 states and a small foothold in England.
Read more on HCA →VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade debt with short maturities. It is designed to offer higher income than Treasury bills with significantly lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term bond funds.
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