Altria Group Inc vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $65.01 (market cap $108.58B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $543.15. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.52% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and iShares Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Altria Group Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.58B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $74.92 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $241.68 |
Enterprise Value | $130.79B | — |
Dividend Yield | 6.52% | — |
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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 →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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