Lam Research Corporation vs abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF — how do they compare? Lam Research Corporation trades at $320.56 (market cap $383.63B), while abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF trades at $23.28. The key difference: Lam Research Corporation pays a 0.34% dividend while abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF pays none, and Lam Research Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LRCX | PALL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $383.63B | — |
Sector | Technology | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $433.33 | $37.18 |
52-Week Low | $94.84 | $19.96 |
Enterprise Value | $382.61B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.34% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Lam Research manufactures equipment used to fabricate semiconductors. The firm is focused on the etching, deposition, and clean markets, which are key steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process, especially for 3D NAND flash storage, advanced DRAM, and leading-edge logic/foundry chipmakers. Lam's flagship Kiyo, Vector, and Sabre products are sold in all major geographies to key customers such as Samsung Electronics, Micron, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Read more on LRCX →PALL is a physically-backed ETF that tracks the spot price of palladium. It holds physical bullion in secure vaults, offering a liquid way to invest in this precious metal primarily used in automotive catalytic converters and electronics.
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