iShares Gold Trust vs Mattel Inc — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $82.99, while Mattel Inc trades at $15.03 (market cap $4.30B). The key difference: iShares Gold Trust is trading nearer its 52-week high, Mattel Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | MAT | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $22.16 |
52-Week Low | $62.49 | $13.05 |
Market Cap | — | $4.30B |
Enterprise Value | — | $6.52B |
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IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
Read more on IAU →Mattel markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale customers and direct to retail consumers. The company offers products for children and families, including toys for infants and preschoolers, girls and boys, youth electronics, handheld and other games, puzzles, educational toys, media-driven products, and plush and fashion-related toys. Mattel's owned portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, and American Girl. In addition, it currently manufactures toy products for its segments both internally and externally (through manufacturing partners). Just over half of its net sales are in North America, while the remainder stem from international markets.
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