Compare Medtronic PLC (MDT) vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Price & Performance

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Medtronic PLC vs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.48 (market cap $114.45B), while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF trades at $709.97. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.22% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Medtronic PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

	MDT	VOO
Market Cap	$114.45B	—
Sector	Health	Broad Market / Factor
52-Week High	$105.35	$710.71
52-Week Low	$73.75	$580.93
Enterprise Value	$133.19B	—
Dividend Yield	3.22%	—

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Medtronic PLC

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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) trades at $710.71, up 0.6% with a bullish technical signal from moving averages. The ETF tracks the S&P 500 index, which recently reclaimed record highs amid strong corporate earnings and AI-driven optimism. Technical indicators show overbought conditions with RSI at 94.45 on the 6-day timeframe, while support levels begin at $708. JPMorgan raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000, citing earnings strength and AI investment payoffs.

The outlook remains positive given robust earnings growth and institutional confidence, though near-term consolidation risks exist from overbought technicals and valuation concerns. Key risks include market breadth weakness and potential September volatility. The ETF's low-cost structure and diversification continue to attract long-term investors seeking S&P 500 exposure.

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MDT

Intuitive Surgical stock trades 28% below target despite strong business and growth prospects.24/7 Wall Street · 4 days agoNeutral View details →

VOO

Fidelity's zero-fee fund challenges Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF but offers limited gains for taxable accounts.24/7 Wall Street · 23 hours agoNeutral Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF lags S&P 500 by $141K over 10 years despite dividends.24/7 Wall Street · 1 day agoBearish Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) offers cheaper, more flexible access than the mutual fund VFIAX.24/7 Wall Street · 2 days agoBullish View details →

About Medtronic PLC

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.

About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

VOO is a foundational ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index, providing exposure to 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. Renowned for its ultra-low expense ratio and tax efficiency, it serves as a core building block for long-term investors seeking to capture the total return of the U.S. large-cap market in a single, highly liquid vehicle.