Medtronic PLC vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.25 (market cap $116.07B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $69.7. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | — |
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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 →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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