Medtronic PLC vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $554.25. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.46% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Medtronic PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | — |
Sector | Health | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $236.93 |
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 →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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