Altria Group Inc vs Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $74.53 (market cap $124.67B), while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF trades at $78.58. The key difference: Altria Group Inc pays a 5.68% dividend while Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF pays none, and Altria Group Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Short Term Corporate Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | VCSH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $80.20 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $78.45 |
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 →VCSH tracks the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, focusing on high-quality, investment-grade debt with short maturities. It is designed to offer higher income than Treasury bills with significantly lower interest rate sensitivity than intermediate or long-term bond funds.
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