Altria Group Inc vs Global X Defense Tech ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 5.68% dividend while Global X Defense Tech ETF pays none, and Altria Group Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | SHLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $78.02 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $58.20 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | — |
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Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
Read more on MO →SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
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