iShares Gold Trust vs Occidental Petroleum Corporation — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $83.03, while Occidental Petroleum Corporation trades at $58.87 (market cap $55.89B). The key difference: Occidental Petroleum Corporation pays a 2% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | OXY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Energy |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $66.24 |
52-Week Low | $62.49 | $38.92 |
Market Cap | — | $55.89B |
Enterprise Value | — | $74.65B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2% |
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) trades at $58.65, up 4.9% on the day, with a bullish technical signal and strong earnings beats in recent quarters. The company reported Q2 2026 EPS of $2.40, exceeding expectations, and is focusing on debt reduction while targeting over $4 billion in annual sustainable cash flow by 2030. Valuation ratios remain reasonable with a P/E of 16.49 and EV/EBITDA of 5.26.
The outlook is positive, driven by operational outperformance and higher oil prices, but remains sensitive to commodity volatility. Analyst consensus is a Buy with a $69.33 price target, though execution risks and oil price dependence are key considerations for investors.
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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 →Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, the company reported net proved reserves of 3.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,174 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 at a ratio of 75% oil and natural gas liquids and 25% natural gas.
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