iShares Gold Trust vs Unilever plc — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $82.89, while Unilever plc trades at $61.78 (market cap $134.06B). The key difference: Unilever plc pays a 3.65% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and iShares Gold Trust is trading nearer its 52-week high, Unilever plc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | UL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $74.59 |
52-Week Low | $62.49 | $55.05 |
Market Cap | — | $134.06B |
Enterprise Value | — | $159.86B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.65% |
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 →Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
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