Altria Group Inc vs Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $65.02 (market cap $108.58B), while Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares trades at $295.2. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 6.52% dividend while Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares pays none, and Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares is trading nearer its 52-week high, Altria Group Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | SPXL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $108.58B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $74.92 | $296.39 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $170.20 |
Enterprise Value | $130.79B | — |
Dividend Yield | 6.52% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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%).
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