Monster Beverage Corp vs Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF — how do they compare? Monster Beverage Corp trades at $94.48 (market cap $93.35B), while Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF trades at $101.33. The key difference: Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Monster Beverage Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MNST | VYMI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $93.35B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $99.94 | $101.60 |
52-Week Low | $58.75 | $79.95 |
Enterprise Value | $91.65B | — |
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Monster Beverage is a leader in the energy drink subsegment of the beverage industry. The Monster trademark anchors the portfolio, and notable offerings include Monster Energy and Monster Ultra. The firm has also started to incubate new trademarks for emerging enclaves of the energy space, like Reign in performance energy. It is primarily a brand owner, outsourcing most of its manufacturing processes to third-party copackers. It primarily uses the Coca-Cola bottling system for distribution after a strategic agreement in which Coke became Monster's largest shareholder (nearly 20%) and that also included the exchange of certain businesses between the two firms. Most of Monster's revenue is generated in the United States, though international geographies are increasing in the mix.
Read more on MNST →VYMI is an index-based ETF that provides exposure to non-U.S. companies across developed and emerging markets that are characterized by high dividend yields. It tracks the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, offering a diversified, low-cost way to capture international income while serving as a tactical hedge against U.S. market concentration.
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