Medtronic PLC vs VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.31 (market cap $106.61B), while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals trades at $72.34. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.46% dividend while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals pays none, and VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals is trading nearer its 52-week high, Medtronic PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | REMX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $109.53 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $49.22 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | — |
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →REMX invests in global companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling rare earth and strategic metals. It provides targeted exposure to critical minerals used in high-tech and green energy, with top holdings like Albemarle and Pilbara Minerals.
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