Illinois Tool Works Inc. vs Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF — how do they compare? Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B), while Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF trades at $104.4. The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ITW | VYMI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $83.49B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $299.60 | $105.05 |
52-Week Low | $241.07 | $82.92 |
Enterprise Value | $92.34B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.35% | — |
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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 →VYMI is an index-based ETF that provides exposure to non-U.S. companies across developed and emerging markets that are characterized by high dividend yields. It tracks the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, offering a diversified, low-cost way to capture international income while serving as a tactical hedge against U.S. market concentration.
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