Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $271.88 (market cap $78.17B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.11. The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.37% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Illinois Tool Works Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.17B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $70.00 |
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 →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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