LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $61.25 (market cap $19.60B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $687.77. The key difference: LyondellBasell Industries NV pays a 6.78% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, LyondellBasell Industries NV nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.60B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $698.29 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $571.45 |
Enterprise Value | $31.22B | — |
Dividend Yield | 6.78% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.
Read more on VOO →