Medtronic PLC vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.46% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Medtronic PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | — |
Sector | Health | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $78.45 |
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 →VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade debt with short maturities. It is designed to offer higher income than Treasury bills with significantly lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term bond funds.
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