iShares Gold Trust vs McCormick & Company, Incorporated — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $83.5, while McCormick & Company, Incorporated trades at $52.72 (market cap $14.22B). The key difference: McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays a 3.63% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and iShares Gold Trust is trading nearer its 52-week high, McCormick & Company, Incorporated nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | MKC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $72.26 |
52-Week Low | $62.49 | $45.60 |
Market Cap | — | $14.22B |
Enterprise Value | — | $18.82B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.63% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →In its 130-year history, McCormick has grown to become the leading global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. Beyond end consumers, McCormick's customer base also includes top quick-service restaurants, retail grocery chains, and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers, with about 30% of sales generated beyond its home turf to include 150 other countries and territories. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and the recently acquired Cholula brand.
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