Medtronic PLC vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.25 (market cap $116.07B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.17. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and Medtronic PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | — |
Sector | Health | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $9.63 |
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 →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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