Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Idx Fd — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $271.88 (market cap $78.17B), while First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Idx Fd trades at $52.98. The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.37% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Idx Fd pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | QCLN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.17B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $68.47 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $34.31 |
Enterprise Value | $86.49B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.37% | — |
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Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
Read more on ITW →QCLN invests in U.S.-listed companies engaged in clean energy technologies. It focuses on solar power, wind, electric vehicles, and energy storage, with major holdings in firms like Tesla, ON Semiconductor, and Rivian.
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