iShares Gold Trust vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $76.78, while Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.46% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Health |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $61.62 | $73.75 |
Market Cap | — | $106.61B |
Enterprise Value | — | $125.36B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.46% |
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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 →One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
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