LyondellBasell Industries NV vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $61.25 (market cap $19.60B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.41. The key difference: LyondellBasell Industries NV pays a 6.78% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and LyondellBasell Industries NV is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.60B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $10.15 |
Enterprise Value | $31.22B | — |
Dividend Yield | 6.78% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
Read more on LYB →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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