Microchip Technology Inc. vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $83.3 (market cap $43.72B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14. The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.26% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and Microchip Technology Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCHP | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.72B | — |
Sector | Technology | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $102.97 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $49.02 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $49.01B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | — |
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Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
Read more on MCHP →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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