McKesson Corporation vs Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $894.99 (market cap $105.14B), while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF trades at $90.47. The key difference: McKesson Corporation pays a 0.42% dividend while Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF pays none, and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, McKesson Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCK | MGK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $105.14B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $92.06 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $70.70 |
Enterprise Value | $111.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.42% | — |
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McKesson is a leading wholesaler of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health, the three account for well over 90% of the U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale industry. McKesson is currently divesting from its pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Europe and Canada in order to redeploy capital to strategic growth areas in the U.S. (oncology network and ecosystem, and biopharma services). Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
Read more on MCK →MGK is an ETF that seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mega Cap Growth Index. It provides a low-cost, diversified exposure to the largest growth companies in the U.S. stock market. The fund is composed of mega-cap stocks that exhibit key growth factors, including high expected long-term earnings growth, high historical sales and earnings growth, and high return on assets. MGK is typically used by investors seeking long-term capital appreciation from market-leading firms.
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