iShares Gold Trust vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $76.7, while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.7 (market cap $55.80B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV pays a 0.58% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and STMicroelectronics NV is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Financials |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $61.62 | $21.20 |
Market Cap | — | $55.80B |
Enterprise Value | — | $54.01B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.58% |
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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 →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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