Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF trades at $75.2, while Medtronic PLC trades at $90.48 (market cap $116.07B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF pays none, and Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Medtronic PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LIT | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Health |
52-Week High | $91.62 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $44.96 | $73.75 |
Market Cap | — | $116.07B |
Enterprise Value | — | $134.82B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.18% |
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LIT invests in the full lithium cycle, from mining and refining to battery production and EV manufacturing. It tracks the Solactive Global Lithium Index, with top holdings including Rio Tinto, Albemarle, and Tesla, as well as major battery makers like Samsung SDI.
Read more on LIT →One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
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