iShares Gold Trust vs Wells Fargo & Co — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $76.78, while Wells Fargo & Co trades at $87.8 (market cap $261.45B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co pays a 2.09% dividend while iShares Gold Trust pays none, and Wells Fargo & Co is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IAU | WFC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Financials |
52-Week High | $101.57 | $96.40 |
52-Week Low | $61.62 | $73.42 |
Market Cap | — | $261.45B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.09% |
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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 →Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
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