Kroger Co vs First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $57.78 (market cap $35.75B), while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund trades at $310.02. The key difference: Kroger Co pays a 2.47% dividend while First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund pays none, and First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kroger Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $335.74 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $207.03 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Kroger is the leading American grocer, with 2,726 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country as of the end of fiscal 2021. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself, in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States.
Read more on KR →QTEC is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies within the NASDAQ-100 that are classified as technology or telecommunications companies, focusing on firms involved in software, hardware, and related services. QTEC is a tool for investors seeking focused exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
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